Dive Brief:
- Former Giant –Landover president will join the Schnuck Markets grocery chain as EVP and chief strategy officer, according to details reported by Internet Retailer.
- Anthony Hucker recently resigned his executive position with Giant-Landover which currently operates 169 chain stores throughout the Washington, D.C. area.
- Hucker, a 30-year industry veteran, will begin his tenure with Schnuck Markets beginning on Sept. 30.
Dive Insight:
Earlier this month Hucker resigned his position with Giant-Landover to pursue other unnamed opportunities. According to Schnuck Markets, the role which Hucker will serve as EVP and CSO has been recently created within the company. Schnuck Markets believes the new position will help the company continue its expansion throughout the U.S. “(Hucker) will add velocity to efforts that will ensure Schnucks’ continued growth and success,” says Schnuck CEO Scott Schnuck.