Fresh Market names real estate, development and construction VP

A former Sprouts executive has joined The Fresh Market.

The Fresh Market appointed Ted Frumkin as group VP, real estate, development and construction. From 2012 to 2020, Frumkin served as the chief development officer for Sprouts Farmers Market, helping to add more than 200 stores during his tenure. Prior to that, he was VP of real estate at Staples. He also served as VP of real estate for Rubio's Coastal Grill.

Frumkin has overseen the opening of more than 550 new stores across the United States during his career has added over 10,000,000 sq. ft. of retail space and 150 restaurant outlets, Fresh Market said.

"Ted brings more than 36 years of experience in strategic market planning, new store development, construction project management, procurement, property management, and financial analysis," said Jim Heaney, CFO, The Fresh Market, which operates 159 stores in 22 states. "We are looking forward to his expertise to help The Fresh Market continue to innovate fresh specialty grocery."