Bi-Lo names new merchandising, store ops execs

NEW YORK Bi-Lo has appointed Bill Nasshan to SVP merchandising and marketing, and Anthea Jones to SVP store operations.

Nasshan most recently served as SVP marketing and merchandising at Shaw's Supermarkets. Prior to that he was SVP merchandising at Borders Books Music and Video and a category management consultant for The Partnering Group.

Jones has been VP, non-foods and pharmacy; regional VP; and director of customer Service at Bi-Lo. He began his career at Food Lion as a courtesy clerk.