Ray Garson

Experience

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  Oddbins

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1992

  Store manager

  Sales, profitability, store standards & product availability. Audit & P&L controls. Staff development and career enhancement.

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  Sainsbury's

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2002

  Assistant store manager

  Responsible for 5 fresh food departments within the store with a combined turnover of £5,000,000 p.a.

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  Costco Wholesale

  Jan 2002 - now

  Assistant General Manager

  I manage a muti million pound wholesale business with a building footprint of 150,000 sq ft, 3,500 sku's and over 200 employees. Ancillaries include Bakery, Meat, Service Deli and Food Court, along with an Optical department and Tyre Centre. We sell quality merchandise at the lowest possible prices, displayed in a simple but bulky way.Costco is currently the 3rd largest retailer in the world and growing! with over 650 locations in several international markets. We operate a diverse, ethical and nimble business and pride ourselves in taking care of both our members and our employees. Show less