BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Companies today announced that Jewel-Osco’s current Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising Doug Cygan has been appointed Division President, effective immediately. In this role, Cygan will lead the company’s 186 Jewel-Osco stores throughout Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. He replaces Mike Withers, who was recently promoted to EVP, Retail Operations, East Region for the company.
Cygan’s retail career began at Jewel Osco in April 1980 as a part-time clerk, and he has spent his entire career working at Jewel-Osco. As he completed his education at Western Michigan University, he stayed with the grocery store chain and moved into roles of greater responsibility including Store Director, Marketing Director, Vice President of Fresh Merchandising and Vice President of Grocery Merchandising. He was named Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising in 2011.
“Doug knows Chicago customers and Jewel-Osco better than anyone in the business,” said Wayne Denningham, President and Chief Operating Officer for Albertsons Companies. “Jewel-Osco’s secret to success has always been knowing what Chicago customers want – from local products to specialty items to offering the best in fresh. Doug’s 37 years with Jewel-Osco uniquely positions him to lead this fantastic team, and we’re excited to have someone of his caliber directing our operations there.”
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