Van Helden to leave Supervalu

SUPERVALU Inc has confirmed Pete Van Helden, executive vice president of retail operations, will be leaving the company this spring to “take on new challenges” outside the company. “This was a mutually beneficial decision that comes at the right time for both Supervalu and Van Helden, as the company continues to implement its business trans- formation strategy and as Van Helden moves on to opportunities that will better utilise his strengths,” the company said in a statement. Van Helden will be replaced by Kevin Holt, a former Meijer Inc executive in late May, reporting to chief executive Craig Herkert.