The Save Mart Cos. has appointed Chris Hooks as chief merchandising and marketing officer.
“Understanding customer cohorts, their dynamic need states, and how to best anticipate and fulfill those needs are our top strategic priorities,” Shane Sampson, executive chairman of the board for The Save Mart Cos., said in a news release. “Chris’ breadth of knowledge and experience will accelerate our ability to grow and innovate our business, attract and retain customers, and be great partners to our suppliers and associates.”
Hooks has extensive grocery experience spanning conventional grocery, discount retailing and private label at leading companies such as H-E-B, Family Dollar, and Topco, according to the release. Career highlights include serving as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Save A Lot, senior vice president of consumable merchandising at Family Dollar and executive vice president at Topco Associates for Center Store, as well as work in fresh, strategic sourcing, supply chain, marketing and brand development, the release said.
Prior to joining Topco, Hooks held leadership positions at Blue Ocean Innovative Solutions and SuperValu and spent 11 years at the H-E-B Grocery Co. in merchandising, marketing and store operations, the release said.
The Save Mart Cos. said that with Hooks extensive background in various sectors of the grocery industry, it anticipates accelerated growth, enhanced customer satisfaction and strengthened partnerships with suppliers and associates under his leadership.
