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Market Basket CEO Placed on Leave Amid New Allegations

On May 28, 2025, Market Basket's board of directors placed CEO Arthur T. Demoulas on paid administrative leave at the company's New England headquarters.
This action followed about a year of disputes with the board, which cited credible allegations that Demoulas planned to disrupt company operations.
Demoulas, who had led protests and regained control in 2014 after a family feud, and several other employees were placed on leave pending an investigation.
A board memo announced that an investigation will take place to examine credible claims against the CEO, while emphasizing that employee positions and benefits will remain unchanged.
The board emphasized this step aims to protect Market Basket's local community role and culture, while Demoulas's spokesperson called the probe a "farcical cover for a hostile takeover.

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