MATTHEWS, N.C. -- In another indication of "blur" in the dollar, grocery and convenience channels, Family Dollar Stores Inc. has announced that it has named Trey Johnson to the newly created position of senior vice president for food. Johnson will report to Dorlisa Flur, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer.
"Creating an appealing mix of fun and functional merchandise is critical to our mission of being a more compelling place to shop," said Flur. "Through Trey's extensive grocery experience, leadership and strategic vision, we intend to further enhance our food business, drive trips and increase customer loyalty in an effort to grow our overall market share."
Johnson comes to Family Dollar from Sears Holdings where he created a limited assortment food concept for K-Mart. Mr. Johnson also led the development of Wal-Mart's Marketside format as its chief merchandising officer.
His extensive grocery experience includes vice president and senior vice president leadership roles with SuperValu, Albertsons and American Food Stores.
For more than 50 years, Matthews, N.C.-based Family Dollar "has been providing value and convenience to customers in easy-to-shop neighborhood locations," the company said. It offers a mix of name brands and private-brand merchandise in more than 7,000 stores in rural and urban settings across 44 states.
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