Randy Munns, EVP and chief operating officer for Festival Foods, has been named the 2024 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association.
This award is the highest honor presented by the WGA, recognizing lifetime achievement and exceptional leadership within the grocery industry.
With a career that spans 40 years in the grocery business, Munns has been a driving force behind the growth and success of Festival Foods. Under his strategic leadership, the 78-year-old, family- and employee-owned company will have 42 stores operating throughout Wisconsin by the end of 2024.
His ability to collaborate with multiple generations of leadership has been central in fostering strong, long-term partnerships.
Munns has played a key role in cultivating a family-like culture at Festival Foods, where respect, personal connections and associate development continue to be a focus. His leadership extends to building relationships with vendor partners and creating an environment of trust and collaboration.
“We are proud to honor Randy Munns as the Wisconsin Grocers Association’s Grocer of the Year,” said Mike Semmann, WGA president and CEO. “His dedication to providing exceptional service, commitment to his community and leadership within the industry sets a high standard for others to follow. Randy understands what it means to be a successful, community-focused grocer and is an outstanding advocate for his team. We are thrilled to celebrate his contributions to both Festival Foods and our state’s grocery industry.”
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About Festival Foods
Founded in 1946 as Skogen’s IGA, Festival Foods is a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. The company, which began operating as Festival Foods in 1990, employs more than 8,000 full- and part-time associates and operates 41 full-service supermarkets across Wisconsin.
