Grocery Outlet names new supply chain leader

Core Insights - Grocery Outlet has appointed Scott Fremont as the new chief supply chain officer, effective this month [1] - Fremont has nearly 18 years of experience at Target, where he held various supply chain roles, most recently as VP of global transportation, trade, and logistics [3] - Jason Potter was named president and CEO earlier this year, indicating a leadership reshuffle within the company [4] Strategic Initiatives - Grocery Outlet plans to pilot new sourcing strategies as part of its strategic initiatives [5] - The company has consolidated five distribution centers in the Pacific Northwest into one to enhance supply chain efficiencies [5] - A new distribution center on the East Coast is expected to begin operations by the end of the year [5]