What Happened?
Phoenix, AZ-based Sprouts Farmers Market has Appointed Steve Black as Chief Information Officer
About the Company
Sprouts is the grocery shopping experience that makes healthy living easy and affordable. Our bright and cheery neighborhood grocery stores offer fresh, natural and organic foods and products at incredible prices – and in an approachable setting that feels like an old-fashioned farmers market. You`ll find mountains of colorful, fresh fruits and vegetables, barrels of wholesome grains, nuts and sweets, and full-service deli, meat and seafood counters—complete with handmade burgers and sausages. Roam around our spacious, low-profile aisles and you`ll find fresh baked goods, tasty and convenient, ready-to-eat meals, gourmet cheeses, sensibly-priced vitamins and supplements, and thousands of natural, organic and gluten-free groceries. One thing is for sure: working at Sprouts is a lot of fun! Sounds right up your alley? All you need is a passion for people and flair for food. We can show you the rest.
About the Person
Steve Black serves as our Chief Marketing and Information Officer. He is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase the Sprouts brand affinity and awareness in new and existing markets. Steve joined us from Sunflower Farmers Market where he served as Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Marketing and Information Technology, and Senior Director of Information Technology. Prior to joining Sunflower, he served as Director of Strategy for Hac, Inc., operator of Homeland grocery stores; Senior Vice President of Non-perishables for Bruno’s Supermarkets; and Director of Center Store Purchasing, Marketing, and Information Technology for Buy For Less. Steve spent nearly 30 years at United Supermarkets of Oklahoma, where he held roles including Systems & Information Director, Director of Store Purchasing and Pricing, and Store Manager. Steve was named CIO of the Year 2013 by Retail Info Systems News, a global provider of retail market insights and consumer trends.
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