Grocery Outlet has named Christopher Miller as executive vice president and chief financial officer, a role he will assume on Jan. 6.
The Emeryville, California-based discount grocery chain announced the appointment on Dec. 18. Miller was chief financial officer of Shamrock Foods Company for two years and held a variety of roles, including chief financial officer and chief accounting officer, at Core-Mark Holding Co., where he led initiatives related to fresh foods and supply solutions for 15 years.
Miller replaces Lindsay Gray, who served as interim CFO following the departure of Charles Bracher in March 2024.
The change is part of a leadership shakeup at Grocery Outlet, which in October announced the resignation of its president and CEO RJ Sheedy. Eric Lindberg, the company’s president, took over as interim CEO.
The chain has faced recent operational challenges, such as system issues that have affected inventory management and purchase orders, Lindberg said on an earnings call in November. Despite this, Grocery Outlet continues to expand and plans to close 2024 with 533 stores in 16 states, including 34 in Pennsylvania, 12 in Maryland, and others in New Jersey, Ohio and Delaware.
“We are proud of the growth we have achieved over the past few years,” said Layla Kasha, director of new store growth. “Looking ahead to 2025, we will continue to focus on key markets and expansion in Cleveland, Las Vegas and Baltimore. We see great potential to offer our customers a unique and affordable experience with our wide selection of products.”
