Ray Garson

Ray Garson

Store manager

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  • About me

    Assistant General Manager at Costco Wholesale

  • Education

    • University of Westminster

      1977 - 1979
      Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
  • Experience

    • Oddbins

      Jan 1982 - Jan 1992
      Store manager

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

    • 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.

    • 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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • City and guilds

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Athletic coach

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