of save mart companies has added industry veteran Chris Hooks to its executive leadership as the new chief merchandising and marketing officer. Mr. Hook previously held executive positions at Save-A-Lot, Family Dollar and Topco Associates.
Save Mart said it immediately strengthens its executive team's leadership and growth and innovation priorities through more than 25 years of experience in the grocery retail, consumer packaged goods, private label, wholesale, dollar and discount food industries.
“Understanding the state of our customer cohorts and their dynamic needs, and how best to anticipate and realize those needs, is a strategic focus for our company,” said Shane Sampson, Chairman of the Board. It's a top priority.” “Chris's extensive knowledge and experience will accelerate our business growth and innovation, our ability to attract and retain customers, and be a great partner to our suppliers and affiliates.”
Mr. Hooks previously served as Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Save A Lot. Senior Vice President of Consumables Merchandising at Family Dollar. Vice President of Center Store, Fresh and Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Marketing and Brand Development at Topco Associates. He also worked at HEB for 11 years in merchandising, marketing and store operations.
Based in Modesto, California save mart, Kingswood Capital Management LP The company is a portfolio company with approximately 200 Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx stores in California and Western Nevada. In addition to its retail operations, the company operates SMART Refrigerated Transportation and is a partner in Super Store Industries, which owns and operates a distribution center in Lathrop and the Sunnyside Farm dairy processing plant in Turlock, Calif. . As California's largest regional full-service company, the grocery chain Save Mart employs 14,000 people. The company ranks him No. 52 on Progressive Grocer's 2023 list of PG 100. North America's top food and supplies retailer.
