US retail group Weis Markets has announced in a press release the appointment of David J. Hepfinger, as the company’s new president and chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding former CEO Norman S. Rich, who has retired.

Prior to becoming CEO, Mr Hepfinger was the Weis Market’s president and chief operating officer (COO). As president and CEO, Mr Hepfinger is a member of the company’s Executive Committee and he oversees all aspects of the company’s operations. He will report to Weis Markets’ chairman Robert F. Weis and vice-chairman Jonathan Weis.

“This has been a carefully planned succession,” said Jonathan Weis, Weis Markets’ vice-chairman. “Since joining our company in February, Dave has had an enormous impact on our company. He is a highly respected executive with broad-based operational experience and he excels at developing and managing a growing and diverse organization in a fast-moving retail environment. In the coming years, he will oversee the development and execution of our strategic growth and go-to-market initiatives. We look forward to working with him in his new role.”

Prior to joining Weis Markets, Mr Hepfinger was senior vice-president of Retailing and Administration at Price Chopper, a 116-strong store supermarket company based in Rotterdam, New York. In this position, he oversaw Price Chopper’s warehouse, distribution, procurement and store operations.

Weis Markets is well-positioned for short-term and long-term growth, according to Mr Hepfinger, and will continue to focus on maximizing market place advantages, investing in the organization and the technologies that help improve efficiencies and deliver a better shopping experience.

Founded in 1912, Weis Markets currently operates 155 stores in five states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. It also owns SuperPetz, a pet supply superstore chain with 28 locations in 10 states.

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