Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos to step down, again Dollar General announced on Tuesday that CEO Todd Vasos will resign from his position effective January 1, 2027. His successor will be JJ Fleeman Jr., currently the CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, who will take over in June. Fleeman will also join Dollar General’s board of directors in January. Vasos will serve as a senior adviser until April 2, 2027, and remain on the board after the transition. Vasos has held the role of CEO for a combined total of ten years across two separate terms. He initially served from 2015 to 2022, but was replaced by Chief Operating Officer Jeffery Owen in 2022. However, Owen was dismissed less than a year later, prompting Vasos to return to the CEO role to help stabilize the company. This marks his second tenure as CEO. Fleeman, who has spent approximately 35 years in grocery retail with Ahold Delhaize companies, will bring extensive experience in strategy, operations, marketing, merchandising, and digital innovation to Dollar General. The company emphasized that Fleeman’s leadership will focus on building on the transformative changes Vasos implemented during his time, including expanding fresh produce offerings, enhancing digital capabilities, and growing the business internationally. The board highlighted Fleeman’s proven track record as a CEO, noting his ability to establish strategic visions and drive measurable results. His leadership is expected to strengthen customer relationships, foster positive employee experiences, and create lasting community impact. Fleeman became CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA in 2023, overseeing the division that includes brands like Food Lion, Giant Food, and Stop & Shop. Dollar General’s recent financial performance reflects its growth trajectory. The company reported fourth-quarter net sales of $10.#dollar_general #todd_vasos #jj_fleeman_jr #ahold_delhaize_usa #food_lion