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We couldn't think of a better way to end the week than by announcing the promotion of Spence McClaind to HR Business Partner! Spence brings more than ten years of experience in management and operations to his new role and department. He joined the company in 2008 as a manager trainee, quickly moving up the ranks. Spence was named store manager in 2015 has spent the past five years as manager of our Plymouth Meeting, PA store. In his new role, he'll support our stores and team members in the Philadelphia market by using his deep knowledge of business objectives to provide strategic counsel and analytics to help the business achieve its goals. Additionally, he will lead business planning in talent recruitment, development, performance management, succession planning, and team member engagement. Congrats, Spence!
Today marks a pivotal moment in The GIANT Company's story as we introduce our new brand platform, For Today's Table. Building on our new company name, logo, and purpose that launched earlier this year, For Today's Table sets the course for our continued growth, innovation, and investment for today and into the future. President Nicholas Bertram discussed the significance of the launch in an exclusive interview with Jeff Wells at Grocery Dive, saying, "We wanted to create a brand that would stand the test of time, one that would become really accessible to changing consumers and unique in our markets." Click on the link to learn more about For Today’s Table and how we're strengthening our commitment to helping families connect around the table, no matter where or what the table may be.
For families everywhere, parks are a place to play, connect, and make memories. To help keep them safe, we teamed up with Stonyfield Organic, the Philadelphia Phillies, and Non-Toxic Neighborhoods in support of Stonyfield's "Play Free Initiative". The project aims to help convert public parks and playing fields across the country to organic grounds management to ensure they are free from the use of synthetic pesticides. While at Fernhill Park, soon to be organically maintained, we did some cleanup, made seed balls with Planet Bee Foundation, and donated $25,000 to help keep the park clean and green for years to come.
Getting a flu shot is always a good idea. This year, it's more important than ever before to get vaccinated and thanks to our pharmacy team, it has never been easier. GIANT pharmacist Douglas Byer shares more in the story below, including how we're offering drive-up flu shots for the first time to better serve our customers.
The results are in and it's time to celebrate! We're thrilled to announce that our very own Gary Cottingham grabbed not one, but two champion trophies from the FMI- The Food Industry Association! Gary captured the national Store Manager of the Year Award and also won the coveted People's Pick Award, thanks to everyone who rocked the vote on his behalf! Congratulations, Gary! We've always been proud of your remarkable leadership and career achievements, and hope you enjoy this incredible recognition from FMI and your peers across the industry!
This week, Path to Purchase Institute featured Stacey Kegel in its 12th annual "Who's Who in Shopper Marketing" report. As manager of shopper marketing at The GIANT Company, our customers are the heart of Stacey's work as she designs programs and campaigns that touch shoppers during each part of their shopping journey. Get to know Stacey, what she loves most about her work, and how she and the shopper marketing team are collaborating with supplier partners to continue to meet the needs of our consumers amid the pandemic below.
It's time to rock the vote for our own Gary Cottingham as the FMI- The Food Industry Association's People's Pick for Store Manager of the Year! Voting for this national award begins today and is open through Friday, August 15th. To vote for Gary, visit FMI's website which is linked below. When you see Gary's face, check the box and cast your vote - it's that easy! The nominee with the most votes by the end of the week wins a special trophy and $500 to celebrate with their store team. Congratulations, Gary, and thank you for the passion and commitment you show your team and customers each day!
Starting a new job is one thing, but starting a new job leading Philadelphia's leading hunger-relief organization during a pandemic? Talk about hitting the ground running! Meet Loree Jones, the newly appointed CEO of Philabundance, one of our longtime partners in the fight to end hunger. She recently sat down with the The Philadelphia Citizen to talk about what her first eight weeks on the job have been like and share her vision for the organization going forward. Welcome, Loree! We look forward to working with you to end hunger for good in Philadelphia!
JOIN OUR TEAM!! The GIANT Company Perishable Distribution Center has immediate full time openings (32 or 40 hours per week) for the Selector position in Carlisle, PA. Sign on now to be eligible for our NEW RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM - $250 at 90 days, $250 at 6 months, and $500 at 1 year - FOR A TOTAL OF $1000! Additional incentive pay can be earned on top of your $16.00 pay rate (plus a .50 cent differential after 4 pm) - you can earn up to $7.50 additional per hour! Apply at https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/careers and select Apply Now under Distribution Center Careers.
Introducing Meet a Team Member Monday, a new feature spotlighting GIANT Company team members! Meet Kristi Monnett-Nailor, our manager of merchandise planning and strategy. In her nine years with the company, she's also worked on our category management, e-commerce, loyalty, and marketing teams, deepening her understanding of our business with every role. We recently asked Kristi to share her best career advice for young professionals; here's what she had to say; focus on your strengths; it's how you add the most value, build your confidence as a leader, and make the most impact on the business because you're simply being you, don't be afraid to make lateral moves to expand your portfolio and learn more about other areas of the business; the knowledge you will gain will make you a valuable asset, and build strong relationships; surround yourself with a network of peers and leaders that you can trust to provide honest feedback, push you, and support you.
