Variety Wholesalers, Inc
Chris Gridley possesses extensive experience in retail merchandising, with a current position as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Variety Wholesalers, Inc. since July 2023. Prior to this role, Chris served as Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Hardlines and Consumables at the same company. Chris's prior experience includes nearly two decades at Ross Stores, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager for various product categories including Housewares, Personal Care, Electronics, Fitness, Automotive, and Consumables. Early career experience includes a position as a Buyer at Casual Male Retail Group from January 1999 to December 2003.
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Variety Wholesalers, Inc
Roses Discount Stores is a super-regional retail chain founded in 1915 by Paul Howard Rose and headquartered in Henderson, NC. In 1997, Variety Wholesalers, Inc. purchased Roses. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. is a family owned business that began in 1922. In 1949, John W. Pope took over his family’s “Five and Dime” stores, eventually growing them into one of the largest privately owned companies in the United States. Today Variety Wholesalers is based in Henderson, NC and John Pope’s son, Art Pope serves as chairman. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. operates 422 stores throughout the Southeast, primarily comprised of the Roses and Roses Express brands.