Giant Eagle COO announces retirement

PITTSBURGH – A career that began in 1974 as a Giant Eagle supermarket clerk will end on June 30, 2016 as one of the company’s most instrumental figures in recent decades, president and COO John Lucot, will retire after 42 years of service to the Pittsburgh-area grocer.

 

“John’s value to Giant Eagle is immeasurable," stated Giant Eagle CEO Laura Karet, who will also assume COO responsibilities for the company moving forward. "In addition to his expertise, steadfast leadership and competitive and fiery spirit, the profound and positive impact he has had on the lives of our team members cannot be understated.”

 

“The fact that I have spent my entire career with Giant Eagle is a testament to the compassionate spirit and commitment to the personal growth of others that is at the core of our wonderful organization,” Lucot said. “And it is this commitment to serving others, including our tens of thousands of team members and millions of customers, that I will miss most.”

 

Lucot has served in his current leadership role since January 2012. His tenure has included executive positions in distribution, retail development, real estate and operations. 

 

With Lucot as a member of the senior leadership team, Giant Eagle has experienced significant growth, the grocer noted, entering new markets and launching new banners including Market District. Additionally, during this time, Giant Eagle launched its fuelperks! customer loyalty initiative and has enhanced its Own Brands program, which now includes more than 12,000 products equal to or better than the national brand counterparts.