BI-LO promotes vp of non-foods and pharmacy

GREENVILLE, S.C. BI-LO Supermarkets has promoted its vp of non-foods and pharmacy to a new position, the company announced last week.

Anthea Jones was promoted to the newly created position of group vice president, center store for BI-LO Supermarkets. In announcement made by BI-LO executive vice president Tye Anthony on Oct. 10, Jones will be responsible for grocery, health and beauty care and general merchandise. He will also have responsibility for category management support, pricing, and center store procurement.

An 8-year veteran of BI-LO, Jones has an extensive background in grocery merchandising and operations.

BI-LO, with headquarters in Mauldin, SC, operates 223 supermarkets in the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee and employs approximately 17,000 people. Through the BI-LO Charity Classic golf tournament, the company has raised over $38 million over the past 24 years for charitable organizations in its marketing area.