The world of grocery chains has been weathering an industry-wide downturn in recent years. However for Smart & Final, 2016 was another year of expansion. The grocery chain added 39 new stores bringing its total to 305 in seven Western States. Join us when Rick Phegley, CFO, Smart & Final explains his CFO mind-set and explains how the chain is able to maintain pricing 8% to 12% less than its arch rivals Kroger and Albertsons
For his part, Rick has been with Smart & Final for 20 years, serving as its CFO since 2001. Prior to joining Smart & Final, Rick served in senior treasury, strategic planning and financial management positions with Atlantic Richfield Company, the international oil and gas company.
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