The president of the Stop & Shop brand leaves his position and a new one is appointed

Amid announcements of the closure of more than 30 Stop & Shop locations, brand president Gordon Reid announced his plans to step down immediately and retire in mid-2025.

Reid has worked at Stop & Shop since 2019 and previously worked for six years at Giant Food, a grocery store owned by the same parent company as Stop & Shop. According to a press release from parent company Ahold Delhaize USA, Reid will remain with the company to lead strategic initiatives until his retirement.

“Gordon has made a tremendous impact on our business, leading multiple initiatives to reposition brands and establish future strategy,” said CEO JJ Fleeman. “His leadership transformed the customer shopping experience.”

Who is the new president of Stop&Shop?

Effective September 30, Roger Wheeler, commercial director of Ahold Delhaize USA, was appointed president of the Stop & Shop brand.

Wheeler, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and Bentley University in Waltham, joined the company in 2005. His positions within the company have included president of meat and seafood at Stop & Shop, senior vice president of supply chain, president of retail business services and his current position as chief commercial officer.

“It is an honor to join Stop & Shop again in this leadership role. Not only have I spent a significant portion of my career working for this brand, but I am a lifelong customer and have a great passion for the communities Stop & Shop serves,” Wheeler said in a press release: “I look forward to working with our Stop & Shop team , as we continue the ongoing work to deepen our customer loyalty, operate great stores and deliver excellent service every day.”