Shane Sampson has been named executive chairman of the Save Mart Cos., a California-based regional grocery retailer.
Sampson is a fourth-generation grocer who brings nearly four decades of experience to retailer in building brands, implementing innovative marketing and merchandising programs, and leading strategic operations. He started his career in a local grocery store as a retail clerk and learned the grocery business from the ground up, which culminated in being named Albertsons Companies' chief marketing and merchandising officer.
He was instrumental in driving Albertsons' merchandising strategy during a period of monumental growth during which he oversaw significant development and innovation of digital and ecommerce strategies, rapidly scaled its private label brands, and built customer and associate engagement across 2,300 stores.
Prior to his position as chief marketing and merchandising officer at Albertsons, Sampson was president of two separate Albertsons Divisions—Jewel-Osco and Shaws/Star Market. He also held leadership positions at Ahold's Giant of Landover, Walmart's Sam's Club, and Schwazze, a Dye Capital portfolio company based in Denver, Colorado.
Most recently, Sampson held a leadership position at Jacksons Companies based in Meridian, Idaho, and served as a board member on their ExtraMile joint venture with Chevron.
"The Save Mart Companies team has built a wonderful operation in the Central Valley of California throughout their 70 years of serving their customers and communities," said Sampson, in a statement. "The family and leadership team have done a tremendous job in establishing and perpetuating a commitment to innovation and service, and I think there is an exceptional opportunity to invest in and grow The Save Mart Companies' brands. I'm excited to join the company at such a pivotal time for the Save Mart, FoodMaxx, and Lucky California stores.”
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