ITASCA, IL – New Albertson’s, Inc. (NAI) announced that Shane Sampson, currently the President of the Company’s Boston-based Shaw’s Division, has been appointed President of the Jewel-Osco Division based in Chicago. Sampson fills the role that had been held by interim Division President Jim Rice since January 2014.
“Shane is an exceptional leader and his work at Shaw’s over the last year proves that he is the right executive to be at the helm of our largest division,” said NAI Chief Operating Officer Justin Dye. “Over the last year, we’ve focused on restoring Jewel-Osco’s tradition of excellence and commitment to Chicago and the surrounding area. Our customers deserve nothing less than the best, and we are striving for excellence. We are aspiring to be the best food and drug retailer in the neighborhoods that we are privileged to serve. Our team members have set our sights on having the best customer service around and truly the best in fresh foods, and not just with higher quality produce and our fresh juice bars in our remodeled stores, but also with expanded organics, fresh cuts of meat, and amazing fresh meal selections. Our goal is to have all of our stores truly showcasing our passion for food and exceptional service. Likewise, Shane’s passion for the grocery business makes him a perfect fit for Jewel-Osco.”
Dye continued, “As we look to grow the brand for the future, Shane and his seasoned leadership team will be key to building on all we were able to accomplish in 2013. We are investing approximately $100 million in new projects and remodels for Jewel-Osco this year in the neighborhoods where we do business so that we can continue to bring Chicagoland residents quality service and great selection at fantastic locations, which in turn creates jobs.”
Sampson’s first project highlights the Company’s commitment to investing in Chicago now and for the future: remodeling and reopening five additional former Dominick’s locations, two of which were included in the Chicago Mayor’s office Grocery Store Task Force priority list. The new locations are:
3243 S. 115th St, Merionette Park IL
1763 Howard St, Chicago IL
800 NW Highway, Fox River Grove IL
345 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich IL
424 W. Division, Chicago IL
Sampson and his leadership team will focus their efforts on creating stores to fit the neighborhoods they serve.
A fourth generation grocer, Sampson started working at Albertsons, Inc. as a courtesy clerk and held positions of increasing responsibility at the store, district and division levels. He also served as Division President in the Intermountain and Florida divisions of Albertson’s Inc. Prior to joining NAI in March 2013, he was Senior Vice President, Operations at Giant Food.
About Jewel-Osco
Established in 1899, Jewel-Osco, owned by New Albertsons, Inc., has become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market throughout the Chicagoland area. They have 185 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, employing 30,000 associates while continuing to grow. Find more company information at JewelOsco.com and follow their social channels at Facebook.com/JewelOsco, Twitter.com/JewelOsco, and YouTube.com/JewelOsco.
Source: Jewel-Osco
