Edward Stack took over Dick’s Sporting Goods from his father in 1984 and transformed it from a two-store local chain into a Fortune 500 sporting-goods empire with over 800 stores and $13B+ in revenue. A vocal advocate for gun control after the Parkland shooting, he discontinued assault‑style rifles from all stores. He remains Executive Chairman and largest individual shareholder.

Angus “Duke” Reyes is an American billionaire businessman and CEO of Reyes Holdings, a family-run food and beverage distribution giant with over $40 billion in annual sales and nearly 30,000 employees. The youngest brother of co-chairmen Chris and Jude Reyes, Duke leads Reyes Beverage Group and serves on the executive board guiding the firm’s global expansion and operational scale. 

Drayton McLane Jr. is a self-made billionaire business magnate and philanthropist best known for building the McLane Company into a nationwide grocery and logistics powerhouse—growing revenue from $3 million to $19 billion—and later selling it to Walmart in 1990. He served as vice-chairman of Walmart while expanding The McLane Group, a family-owned holding company investing globally. He also owned and led the Houston Astros from 1993 to 2011 as chairman and CEO, becoming the first Texas team to reach the World Series under his tenure.

Douglas F. “Doug” Meijer is the co-chairman of Meijer, the Midwest supercenter chain founded by his grandfather in 1934. Together with his brother Hank, he overseen growth to over 250 stores across six U.S. states, helping the firm generate more than $21 billion in annual revenues. Doug is likewise committed to philanthropy and mental health awareness, having publicly shared his own experience with depression since 2011.

David Green is the American founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, the world’s largest privately owned arts-and-crafts retailer. He launched the company in 1971 with a $600 loan from his garage in Oklahoma City and grew it into a multi‑billion-dollar enterprise with over 1,000 U.S. stores and 46,000 employees. Guided by his Christian faith, Green channels half of Hobby Lobby’s pretax profits into evangelical ministry and philanthropy, including the Museum of the Bible and educational causes.

Christian W. E. Haub is the German‑American CEO and majority stakeholder of Tengelmann Group, the global retail conglomerate founded by his family in 1867. Since 2018, he has consolidated leadership—acquiring a controlling share after his brother Karl‑Erivan’s disappearance—and now oversees operations in discount grocery, e-commerce, and retail across Europe and North America. He also leads Emil Capital Partners, holds board roles in Metro Inc. and Boston College, and is known for his strategic vision and reputable family legacy.  

Charles Butt is the chairman and CEO of H‑E‑B, the San Antonio‑based supermarket chain founded by his grandmother in 1905. Taking over leadership in 1971, he transformed H‑E‑B into a $39–42 billion private company with over 400 stores across Texas and Mexico. A Wharton and Harvard MBA alum, Butt is also a generous philanthropist—pledging more than $150 million to education initiatives and public school teachers, and earning Mexico’s Aztec Eagle Medal for cross-border giving.

Eric Smidt is the CEO and co-founder of Harbor Freight Tools, a privately held tool and equipment retailer with over 1,200 locations across the United States. Known for his keen business acumen, Smidt transformed Harbor Freight from a small mail-order business into a retail giant. He is also a notable philanthropist, with significant contributions to education and healthcare.

Beate Heister is a prominent German businesswoman and billionaire, known for her significant stake in Aldi Süd, one of the world's largest discount supermarket chains. She is the daughter of Karl Albrecht, co-founder of Aldi.

Karl Albrecht Jr. is a prominent German businessman and billionaire known for co-owning Aldi Süd, one of the largest discount supermarket chains globally. He is the son of Karl Albrecht Sr., who co-founded Aldi with his brother Theo Albrecht.

Charlotte Söderström, a Swedish billionaire heiress and businesswoman, is part of the influential Persson family, known for their ownership of H&M, the global fashion retail giant. Though she maintains a lower public profile compared to her siblings, her contributions to the family business and her involvement in equestrian sports make her a notable figure in the business world.

Tom Persson, a member of the influential Persson family, is known for his substantial wealth derived from H&M, the global fashion retail giant. Although less publicly visible compared to his siblings, he has a strong presence in the business and entertainment industries.

Karl-Johan Persson, a Swedish business magnate, is the chairman and former CEO of Hennes & Mauritz (H&M). He played a pivotal role in expanding H&M's global presence and is known for his commitment to sustainability and innovation in the fashion industry.

Stefan Persson, a Swedish billionaire and former chairman of Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), is known for transforming the family business into a global fashion giant. With significant influence in the retail industry, Persson has been a key figure in expanding H&M's presence worldwide.

Radhakishan Damani is an Indian billionaire investor, businessman, and the founder of DMart, one of India's largest retail chains. Known for his humble lifestyle and strategic investment acumen, he has made a significant impact on India's retail sector.

Kumar Mangalam Birla is an Indian industrialist and the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, one of the largest conglomerates in India. He has significantly expanded the company's global footprint, transforming it into a major international player.

John Menard, Jr. is the founder of Menards, a Midwest home improvement chain. Known for his low-profile demeanor, Menard has built a retail empire, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the United States.

Li Ka-shing, often dubbed "Superman" in Hong Kong, is a legendary businessman and philanthropist. As the founder of Cheung Kong Holdings, he has built a vast empire encompassing real estate, retail, and infrastructure, making him one of the most influential and wealthy individuals in Asia.

Mukesh Ambani, an Indian billionaire, is the chairman and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with interests in petrochemicals, refining, oil, telecommunications, and retail. Known for transforming Reliance into a diversified industrial giant, he is one of the richest individuals in the world.