US supermarket operator Supervalu Inc has appointed Steve Jungmann to the post of EVP for merchandising.


Jungmann joins Supervalu from Solo Cup Company, where he served as SVP, consumer sales and marketing. He has also held various marketing and strategy planning positions at Kraft Foods and Spectrum Brands.


“Steve is the right person to lead Supervalu’s merchandising teams as we look to grow top line sales,” said Craig Herkert, CEO and president.


“His track record of understanding and leveraging consumer behaviour will be invaluable as we continue our focus on becoming America’s neighbourhood grocer, and I’m excited to have him join our team.”


Jungmann will assume responsibility for retail merchandising and own brands at Supervalu, reporting directly to Herkert.

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