Dollar Tree Inc. Chairman and CEO Rick Dreiling has stepped down from his position. Michael C. Creedon Jr., chief operating officer, has been appointed interim CEO while Edward (Ned) J. Kelly III, lead independent director, has been elected chairman. The board is conducting a search process to identify a permanent CEO, which will include internal and external candidates.

Pummelos are currently in season and are available for Bee Sweet Citrus customers.

Nickey Gregory Co., a family-owned produce wholesaler and processor based in Forest Park, GA, recently used the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show to welcome industry partners to its newly upgraded facilities. The event offered customers and vendors a glimpse into the company’s growth and diversified service offerings, all while celebrating its recent infrastructure updates.

SpartanNash has hired Djouma Barry as its senior vice president and chief retail officer. Barry is stepping into the position preceded by Executive Vice President Corporate Retail Thomas Swanson as Swanson will exit and transition into a consulting arrangement at the end of year. Barry will oversee retail strategy and operations across SpartanNash’s growing retail footprint.

Football season is here, and it’s shaping up to be a winning year for fans and avocados. As football fans pull out their team jerseys, stock the coolers and fire up grills, one thing’s for sure: avocados are scoring big across the nation this season.