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Henry most recently served as the grocer’s chief data and deputy chief information officer and since joining the company in 2019, has led the development of its advanced data and analytics organization. Previously, Henry worked at Express Scripts Holding Company.
Following the promotion, Henry will report to Schnucks Chairman and CEO Todd Schnuck.
“As Tom assumes this new role, he will further solidify our position as a recognized innovator in our industry. He will achieve this by delighting customers with enhanced digital capabilities through our Schnucks Rewards program and in-store experiences, and by empowering our teammates to better serve our customers through enhanced technological capabilities grounded in advanced data services, artificial intelligence and modern technical platforms,” Schnuck said.
Hardester has helmed the grocer’s information technology, cyber security and digital experience divisions along with supply chain, transportation and logistics since 2014, per the press release.
“With his long-term, customer-focused vision, Bob became the architect of a number of transformational projects in critical business areas for our company. Due to his ingenuity and leadership, he leaves behind a legacy of industry-leading technological advancements that we will continue to utilize to fulfill our mission of nourishing people's lives,” Schnuck said.
Schnucks has for years been notable among regional grocers for its embrace of technology across its operations. In recent years, the grocer rolled out tech-enabled salad bars , launched in-store solutions from Instacart including smart carts and electronic shelf label technology , deployed aisle-scanning robots chainwide and piloted technology that quickly notifies shoppers when locally grown produce arrives in stores.
Schnucks operates 114 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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