Stop & Shop, Quincy, MA, promoted Marc Smith to exec vp-chief operating officer to oversee store operations, sales and procurement, marketing and merchandising, and new business ventures for the 192-store chain. Smith, who had been exec vp-retailing, has held several posts since joining Stop & Shop in 1988, including senior vp-sales and marketing.
Reporting to Smith will be Dean Cohagan, exec vp-sales and operations; George Pauley, senior vp-perishables; Don Sussman, senior vp-non-perishables; Steve Smith, vp-marketing; and Curt Avallone, director of new ventures.