ST. LOUIS, MI - Schnucks has announced that Mark Doiron of Maine-based wholesaler Sure Winner Foods will act as its new Chief Merchant, leading all of its procurement and merchandising operations.
Doiron replaces retail veteran Steve Harper, who retired from Schnucks earlier this year.
“We are pleased to welcome Mark to our team,” Chairman and CEO Todd Schnuck said in a press release. “He brings valuable and unique experiences to this leadership position, and we look forward to his contributions as we continue on our mission of nourishing the lives of our customers.”
Doiron brings more than 25 years of food and grocery industry experience, most recently in frozen foods distribution as President of Sure Winner Foods, as well as having worked as chief supply chain officer for Delhaize, overseeing its U.S. operations.
“I am excited to join Schnucks,” Doiron said. “After getting to know the company, the St. Louis area, and seeing Schnucks’ Midwest locations, it was clear that this would be a great fit for both myself and my family.”
Doiron will report directly to Todd Schnuck, serving on the company’s senior management team.
Schnuck Markets operates 99 supermarkets, employing about 14,500 people. It reported $2.6 billion in revenue in 2014 and continues to be one of St. Louis' largest privately held companies.
