US retailer Winn-Dixie has added ex-Supervalu Inc and Ahold executive Jim Smits to its management team.


Smits has been appointed group vice president of perishables and will report to Winn-Dixie chief merchandising and marketing officer Dan Portnoy.


In October, Winn-Dixie secured the services of the ex-vice president of category management for Bi-Lo, Robert Mould, as its vice president of grocery.

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