Albertsons strengthens marketing and merchandising team

BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons on Friday announced two key executive appointments to its marketing and merchandising team. Dennis Clark has been promoted to SVP merchandising, and Pat Brown, most recently CEO of Natural Markets Food Group, has been named group VP merchandising, leading Deli & Prepared Foods and Business Initiatives.



“The most powerful asset we have is our incredible team of talented people who day in and day out do what is needed to run great stores and take care of our customers,” stated Shane Sampson, chief marketing and merchandising officer. “Together, Dennis and Pat bring decades of proven experience to their roles that will only strengthen our service to vendors and stores alike as we continue our work to be the Favorite Local Supermarket.”



Clark started his career in Utah with Safeway and joined Albertsons in 1988. He held the role of VP  marketing and merchandising for ACME under both Supervalu's and New Albertson’s ownership. In 2015, he was named to the company’s integration team to help develop the go-forward company’s operating strategy following the merger close. Eighteen months ago, he assumed additional responsibility as group VP marketing and merchandising support.



Brown joined Albertsons in May 2017 as VP merchandising strategic initiatives from Natural Markets Food Group, where he was the CEO for 2 and a half years. His prior roles include COO of New Seasons Market and director retail operations for H-E-B, where he was instrumental in developing their Central Market format.