MONTVALE, N.J. – Today The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, OTC: GAPTQ) announced the appointment of six proven operating executives to its Merchandising & Marketing team to sharpen the Company's focus on enhancing value for customers, while reducing structural and operating costs:
- Marie Robinson, Senior Vice President of Supply & Logistics;
- Nancy Gaddy, Vice President of Deli & Bakery;
- Kevin Broe, Vice President of Own Brands;
- Harry Giglio, Vice President of Meat & Seafood;
- Bob Weidner, Vice President of Customer Experience & Space Management; and
- Corey Pearson, Vice President of Pricing & Analytics.
Tom O'Boyle, A&P Executive Vice President Merchandising & Marketing, said, "A key element of our comprehensive turnaround is to further enhance value for our customers and their shopping experience in our stores through our broad selection of food products and superior service. Marie, Nancy, Kevin, Harry, Bob and Corey are proven, high caliber leaders, and their combined expertise will significantly strengthen our Merchandising & Marketing organization and supply chain, and advance our operational and financial restructuring. I am pleased to welcome them to A&P, and look forward to working with them to deliver freshness, quality, variety and value to our customers across all our stores."
Marie Robinson, 43, is responsible for effectively streamlining and enhancing A&P's Supply & Logistics operations. She has extensive supply and logistics experience, over 21 years, leading both self-distribution and outsourced supply chain operations. Prior to joining A&P, Marie was the Senior Vice President, Supply & Logistics for Smart & Final. She began her career as a U.S. Army Logistics Officer before moving into supply and logistics roles at Wal-Mart and Toys R Us.
Nancy Gaddy, 51, is responsible for enhancing the Company's deli and bakery offerings to provide customers with a superior value proposition. Prior to joining A&P, Nancy was Vice President, Deli, Bakery and Food Service Operations for Winn Dixie Stores. She has more than 23 years of experience in Deli & Bakery services through roles with increasing responsibility at Ahold and Ingles Market.
Kevin Broe, 49, leads the Company's Own Brands initiatives. He has more than 26 years of retail experience in roles of increasing responsibility. Prior to joining A&P, Kevin was Vice President, Sales & Merchandising, Own Brands for Supervalu. Earlier in his career, he held management positions at American Company Stores, Bruno's Inc. Petsmart, Cub Foods and Factory Card Outlet.
Harry Giglio, 57, is charged with enhancing the meat and seafood selection and value proposition for customers. Harry brings more than 30 years of corporate and field management in food retail through management positions at Stop n Shop and Shaw's Supermarket. Prior to joining A&P, he was the Vice President, Perishables for Weis Markets.
Bob Weidner, 52, is revamping the customer's in-store experience, including the merchandising sets and layouts. Bob has over 30 years of retail experience, including management positions of increasing responsibility at Jewel Food Stores. Most recently, Bob was Senior Vice President, US Operations for PRISM.
Corey Pearson, 48, is leading the development and implementation of pricing strategy and systems as well as everyday pricing, including costs and deals. With more than 32 years of merchandising experience in food retail, Corey has worked at a variety of companies such as Cub Foods and Biggs. Prior to joining A&P, Corey was the Director of Merchandising Execution for Supervalu.
About A&P
Founded in 1859, A&P is one of the nation's first supermarket chains. The Company operates 395 stores in eight states and the District of Columbia under the following names: A&P, Waldbaum's, Pathmark, Best Cellars, The Food Emporium, Super Fresh and Food Basics.
Source: A&P