Kroger competitors

Martinka Nanarova is a Chief Executive Officer at Big Lots and is based in Derby, City of Derby, United Kingdom.

President and CEO with full P&L responsibility for operational performance and segment earnings in the retail and restaurant industries. Track record of highly successful initiatives through strategic planning, store growth/development, franchise management, marketing, and brand development. Adept at fostering and building strong business relationships among varied constituents such as franchisees, suppliers, global support teams, and peers. Proven ability to effectively hire, train, and lead high-performance teams; communicate vision and establish stretch goals to consistently meet strategic objectives; increase profitability; and grow shareholder value.Core Competencies:Leadership // P&L Management // Change Management // Operations EnhancementsCategory Management // Competitive and Environmental Analysis // Pro-Forma Financial AnalysisProject Management // Product Positioning // Negotiation // Customer Service

Michelle D. Gass (Petkers) is an American businesswoman who currently serves as the CEO and Director of Kohl's Corporation, a position she has held since May 2018.

Heyward Donigan is an Exec VP/Chief Mktg Officer at Premera Blue Cross, Chief Executive Officer at MISTAKE/ Do yours., and Chief Executive Officer at MDX MEDICAL INC and is based in Tampa, Florida. He has worked as Board Member at Kindred at Home, President/CEO at Beacon Health Options, and Chief Executive Officer at Rite Aid. Heyward studied at University of Virginia and New York University between 1987 and 1992.

Jack Sinclair is executive vice president of the grocery division for Walmart U.S. He has responsibility for all aspects of grocery merchandising at more than 4,000 stores in the United States. Jack joined Walmart in 2007 from McCurrach, a U.K.-based field merchandising business. He has worked in the retail food business since 1982, when he began his career as a trainee at Shoppers’ Paradise in the United Kingdom. He has also worked for Tesco and Safeway PLC, where he eventually served on the board of directors that led the merger of Safeway PLC and Morrisons. Previously, he served as the European development director for SB Capital, partnering with banks, private financiers and private equity houses to assess, advise and implement strategic retail acquisitions. Jack earned a bachelor's degree in economics and marketing from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.

Ted Decker is executive vice president of merchandising. He is responsible for all aspects of merchandising, marketing, store environment, pricing and assortment planning. Ted joined The Home Depot on Feb. 14, 2000 as director of business valuation. In 2002, Ted became senior director of business valuation and then vice president of strategic business development. In April of 2006, Ted’s responsibilities were broadened to include real estate when he was named senior vice president of strategic business and asset development. Most recently, Ted was senior vice president of retail finance, pricing analytics and assortment planning. Before joining The Home Depot, Ted worked in business development, strategic planning, finance and treasury at Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Scott Paper Co. Prior to that, Ted held various corporate finance, lending and credit positions at PNC Bank. He has extensive international experience, having lived and worked in London, England, and Sydney, Australia. Ted earned a bachelor’s degree in English from The College of William and Mary and a master’s degree in business administration from Carnegie Mellon University.

Vivek Sankaran is a Board Member at Albertsons, Board Member at Guardian Life Ins Co. Of Amer., and President/CEO at Albertsons. He has worked as Senior VP:Strategy & Dev at PEPSICO INC; SVP GM, South Business Unit Frito Lay at PEPSICO INC; and President/COO at Frito-Lay North America Inc.. Vivek studied at Michigan Ross School of Business between 1991 and 1993, GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECH between 1987 and 1988, and Indian Institute of Technology/Madras between 1981 and 1985.

Robert W. Eddy is an Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC..

Laura Shapira Karet is a Trustee at Carnegie Institution of Washington, VP:Marketing at Giant Eagle, and Treasurer at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and is based in Greater Pittsburgh Area. She has worked as Senior VP:Mktg/Chief Strategy Ofcr at Giant Eagle, Chairman at Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, and Brand Manager at PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. Laura studied at Amherst College between 1986 and 1990.