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Gelson’s promotes president to CEO in leadership transition

- Retail
Gelson's has promoted John Bagan to President & CEO following the departure of Rob McDougall, who has retired from Gelson's after 15 years with the Southern California-based brand.

The supplier perspective on Gelson’s

- Produce Blueprints
Ask around the Los Angeles produce industry, and most suppliers have nothing but praise for Gelson’s Markets.

Gelson’s proves an attractive investment

- Produce Blueprints
While low employee turnover and careful expansion have contributed to Gelson’s Market's success—innovation, experimentation, and execution have been crucial to the company’s position as one of the nation’s top independent grocers.

Gelson’s anticipates customer desires

- Produce Blueprints
In the opinion of Ron Fong, president and CEO of the California Grocers Association, Gelson’s Markets’ success is pretty straightforward.

Gelson’s Markets’ formula for success

- Produce Blueprints
Gelson’s Markets made the strategic decision to provide the best possible customer experience within a smaller number of stores rather than overexpanding.

Gelson’s: The fine dining of retail

- Produce Blueprints
With just 27 locations from San Diego to Santa Barbara, Gelson’s Markets is recognized as one of the most successful supermarket chains in the United States.

California retail is as varied as its produce

- Produce Blueprints
It’s not surprising California, especially Southern California—with its proximity to superb growing regions, international trade, and a diverse population and workforce interested in a healthy lifestyle—would be able to support an exciting and competitive supermarket environment.

Cynara hits SoCal Gelson’s Markets with ready-to-eat artichokes

- General News
Cynara USA, Inc.'s Ready-to-Eat Artichoke Delights have hit Gelson's Markets' grocery store shelves at all 27 locations in Southern California, including San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara.

Fresh Summit Retail Tour BONUS CUT: Gelson’s Market, Long Beach

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LONG BEACH, CA—I went on the Fresh Summit Retail Tour this year, and sure the stores were nice, but they were missing one of my favorites. It’s one of America’s favorites, too.

Gelson’s relaunches Chef’d meal kits

- Retail
Southern California grocer Gelson's Markets is bringing back Chef'd and True Chef meal kits.