As Family Dollar prepares to become a standalone company, its future leadership team is taking shape. Dollar Tree Inc. announced that Duncan MacNaughton will serve as chairman and CEO of Family Dollar following the close of the previously announced divestiture. Jason Nordin will continue to serve as president of Family Dollar.

MacNaughton is a seasoned retail executive with more than 30 years of experience leading large-scale businesses through growth and transformation. He previously served as president and chief operating officer of Family Dollar and is known for his deep understanding of

The Southeast Produce Council announced this year’s SEPC Member Scholarship recipients. The council awarded 41 scholarships ($61,500) in 2025 thanks to the dedication of its members.

Scholarships are awarded to applicants who meet the application criteria of having a parent or grandparent who is a corporate member in good standing with the SEPC and has personally attended at least one SEPC event within the last 12 months. Additionally, applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student with a minimum of 12 semester hours. Applicants are then able to submit the necessary paperwork, including

SpartanNash has named Matt Plumb vice president of marketing, retail banners, effective immediately. In the newly created role for the company, Plumb will lead shopper-focused marketing strategies for SpartanNash's portfolio of nearly 200 company-operated retail stores, defining brand architecture and a differentiated experience for each banner based on shopper insights.

"As we continue to build shopper loyalty and enhance the in-store and online experience for Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, Martin's Super Markets and beyond, we want to showcase what our banners offer to fit each family's

Dashan Dookhu is Stemilt's newest addition to its marketing team. With more than three decades of experience in the produce industry, the company's new East Coast merchandising manager brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and creativity to support its continued growth and retail success across the eastern U.S. and Canada.

In his new role, Dookhu will oversee merchandising efforts in key markets, including Toronto, Montreal, New England, New York and the Mid-Atlantic region. His focus will be on delivering exceptional service to Stemilt’s retail and wholesale partners while also leading the

The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Executive Director Michelle Grainger, alongside Linwood Scott III, co-owner of Scott Farms, and Linwood Vick, partner and general manager of Vick Family Farms, have been named in the North Carolina 2025 Business Power List as Agriculture Honorees. Their leadership and contributions to North Carolina's agriculture industry have set benchmarks for innovation, sustainability and community impact.

Business North Carolina’s 2025 Power List recognizes approximately 500 of the state’s most influential leaders across 17 sectors, including agriculture. The

Daniel Gomez has joined the Giumarra sales team. In his new role, Gomez will specialize in sales to export markets for Giumarra’s California grape crop, and to domestic retail accounts for their import programs from Mexico and South America. 

“Daniel is an experienced produce sales professional with a proven record of success in the industry," said Randy Giumarra, vice president of sales. "He will be a welcome addition to our sales team and will do a terrific job in his new responsibilities. Our family welcomes him into the Giumarra team and looks forward to many years of success.”

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