Penick leaves King Soopers for Food Lion
Penick leaves King Soopers for Food Lion
Food Lion LLC announced that Derrick Penick is now senior vice president of fresh merchandising and distribution.
In his new position, Mr. Penick will oversee and direct Food Lion's fresh produce, meat, deli and bakery operations, including quality control and selection, and vendor relations.
He is also responsible for the company's extensive procurement, distribution and transportation networks. He succeeds Cathy Green, who is now senior vice president for retail operations.
Mr. Penick comes to Food Lion from the Kroger Co.'s King Soopers grocery chain in Denver, where he served as vice president of merchandising. Prior to that, he held a number of leadership positions with Kroger, including group vice president of perishables, vice president of merchandising, meat director and store manager.
Mr. Penick attended the University of Kentucky, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Food Lion, a subsidiary of Delhaize America, operates more than 1,220 stores in 11 Southeastern and mid-Atlantic states.
In his new position, Mr. Penick will oversee and direct Food Lion's fresh produce, meat, deli and bakery operations, including quality control and selection, and vendor relations.
He is also responsible for the company's extensive procurement, distribution and transportation networks. He succeeds Cathy Green, who is now senior vice president for retail operations.
Mr. Penick comes to Food Lion from the Kroger Co.'s King Soopers grocery chain in Denver, where he served as vice president of merchandising. Prior to that, he held a number of leadership positions with Kroger, including group vice president of perishables, vice president of merchandising, meat director and store manager.
Mr. Penick attended the University of Kentucky, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Food Lion, a subsidiary of Delhaize America, operates more than 1,220 stores in 11 Southeastern and mid-Atlantic states.
