Cipriano “Cip” Andrade has accepted the role of category director of DSD. Most recently, Andrade was the director of center store field marketing. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role. He began his career with Stop and Shop in 1999 as a customer service manager trainee and joined Giant Food in 2006, advancing to store manager, sales manager, district director, director of perishables, director of deli bakery sales and merchandising.
Tonya Herring, SVP of merchandising, said, “We are excited he has accepted this responsibility where he can continue to bring tremendous value to the merchandising organization and Giant Food.”
Gregory Bibbs has accepted the role of director of center store field merchandising. Bibbs returns from an assignment as special projects merchandising director working with other Ahold Delhaize brands and Giant to set a vision for the various procurement processes and the overall Advantage program in coordination with merchandising, marketing, store operations, supply chain, finance, AP, strategy and HR. Prior to that role, he was director of the non-food category.
Bibbs began his retail career with the National Zoo, Care Drug and Toys R Us, and later joined Giant Food in 1998 as an assistant store manager.