OnlyKale Appoints Chief Operating Officer Scharf to Lead Retail Expansion
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OnlyKale, a leading organic food brand, has appointed Regina Clarke Scharf as its Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant expansion of its Walmart presence beyond 450 stores. Scharf, who brings more than two decades of retail experience, including 18 years in corporate retail roles, will now oversee the company's retail execution and operational scale.
The appointment follows OnlyKale's selection as a Golden Ticket winner at Walmart's 2025 Open Call, a program that identifies emerging consumer brands with potential for growth. This win has enabled OnlyKale to expand its retail footprint, with the company now available in over 450 Walmart stores, Walmart.com, Amazon, and OnlyKale.com.
Charlie Szoradi, the CEO and Co-Founder of OnlyKale, expressed his excitement about Scharf's addition to the team.
Scharf's background in corporate retail roles spans planning, merchandising, supply chain, inventory management, and organizational scaling. Her career began in the restaurant industry, followed by eight years in the U.S. Army Reserve. She has held various roles at prominent retail companies such as Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Eileen Fisher, as well as working with emerging consumer brands.
As COO, Scharf will be responsible for leading retail execution optimization and operational scale, with a focus on improving store-level visibility, demand forecasting, inventory planning, cross-channel processes, and supply-chain readiness. Her immediate priority is to enhance retail execution and build systems that can scale with the business.
OnlyKale is also developing OnlyBlueberry, a single-ingredient blueberry product currently in production. The company's current focus remains on strengthening demand, retail execution, and operating capacity behind OnlyKale while preparing the next product for launch.
Founded by Charlie Szoradi and Joseph "Joe" Narke, OnlyKale produces USDA-certified organic, single-ingredient freeze-dried kale powder in convenient single-serve stick packs. The company is committed to reducing the friction associated with healthier eating by making simple, nutrient-dense foods easier to incorporate into everyday routines. OnlyKale is available in more than 450 Walmart stores, on Walmart.com, Amazon, and OnlyKale.com.
Scharf's appointment underscores OnlyKale's strategic move to deepen its presence in the retail sector, particularly at Walmart, where the company has seen significant growth. Her extensive retail experience will be instrumental in supporting the company's expansion and ensuring a consistent customer experience across its growing network of retail partners.