EMERYVILLE, CA - Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., a high-growth, extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products, announced the appointment of Frank Kerr to Executive Vice President, Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 15, 2025.

Mr. Kerr has more than a decade of progressive leadership experience in the grocery retail space and has a strong track record of driving growth, efficiency, and profitability across large store fleets. He joins Grocery Outlet from Lidl US, where he most recently served as the company’s Senior Vice President, Operations, and its Chief Customer Officer. During his tenure with Lidl, he oversaw the grocer’s expansion into the U.S., achieving significant market share gains while delivering consistent top- and bottom-line results. Mr. Kerr previously served as Vice President of Retail Operations for Save A Lot, where he drove improvements in operational performance across the company’s fleet of more than 900 retail partner licensed grocery stores.

“Frank’s proven leadership experience in grocery retail and the exceptional results he has achieved throughout his career, in both licensee and traditional grocery models, make him an ideal leader of our store operations team,” said Jason Potter, President and CEO of Grocery Outlet, in a recent release. “Frank brings operational expertise across a multitude of functional areas, including store operations, marketing, strategy, and market expansion, to support our independent operators to drive execution and store performance in our next chapter of profitable growth. We look forward to welcoming Frank to our team.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Grocery Outlet team and to be part of the company’s mission focused on making a positive difference in the lives of customers by offering exceptional value and a shopping experience they’ll love,” said Mr. Kerr. “I look forward to partnering with our team and our independent operators to bring that mission to life every day through strong execution in stores, while delivering sustainable growth and stronger profitability for the benefit of all of our stakeholders.”

IDAHO FALLS, ID - Potandon Produce LLC has appointed seasoned produce executive Mike Behrendt as Regional Director of Product Procurement, based in Pendleton, Indiana.

Behrendt brings decades of leadership across the produce industry, most recently serving in senior roles at Grimmway Farms, including Vice President of Secondary Crops, General Manager of Grower Relations (potatoes), and Vice President of Potato Operations. He has also held leadership positions at Tasteful Selections and Black Gold Farms, building strong relationships across both grower and procurement communities.

In his new role at Potandon, Behrendt will lead regional procurement strategies, strengthen grower partnerships, and support the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality potatoes and onions to retail partners nationwide.

“Mike’s deep industry expertise and proven leadership will help us expand our reach, innovate in procurement, and deliver even greater value to our growers and retail partners,” said David Lawrence, CEO of Potandon Produce, in the recent release. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our growing Potandon team.”