Dollar Tree names grocery veteran as CEO

Dive Brief: Dollar Tree has named Rick Dreiling as CEO, effective Jan. 29, the discount retailer announced Tuesday. Dreiling, who has served as executive chairman of the discount retailer since last March, will retain that title as he assumes the chief executive’s role.
Link: Dollar Tree names grocery veteran as CEO | Grocery Dive

Hiring from within - this makes sense. I always view this sector as needing domain expertise.