Dive Summary:
- Led by former Save-A-Lot CEO Bill Shaner, the new discount chain STL Global Sales, along with its e-retail platform Here Today, will open it's first four stores in St. Louis this year.
- Other members on the project include Tom Holley, former president and CEO of Grandpa’s Stores and the founder and president of Deals: Nothing Over a Dollar, and former Deals, Grandpa’s and Save-A-Lot veterans Larry Tyler, Rick Meyer and Jeff Schneider.
- Discounted items to be offered will include groceries, housewares, electronics, small appliances, storage solutions, home decor, seasonal gifts and health products.
From the article:
"...STL Global Sales, based here, will operate retail stores and an Internet sales business under the Here Today banner, selling deeply discounted consumables and general merchandise..."