Houchens Food Group, Inc Appoints Grant English as Vice President of Retail Operations for Save A Lot

Published on
May 11, 2026
Grant English

Houchens Food Group is pleased to welcome Grant English as Vice President of Retail Operations for Save-A-Lot.

Grant brings more than 36 years of retail management experience, with a strong background in multi-unit operations, team leadership, and driving operational excellence. He most recently served as Director of Operations at Food Lion, a role he held for the past six years.

Throughout his career, Grant has held progressive leadership positions, including Store Manager and Operations Manager with BI-LO, as well as District Manager with Harvey’s Supermarket. His experience spans store operations, people development, and the delivery of consistent performance across multiple locations.

Grant is a graduate of Clemson University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a minor in Human Resources Development.

He resides in Anderson, South Carolina, with his wife, Elizabeth, their two children, Micah and Hannah, and their dog, Maggie. Outside of work, Grant enjoys cycling, hosting family gatherings, outdoor hunting, and spending time at the lake.

Grant’s extensive retail experience, leadership, and people-first approach will be a tremendous asset as we continue to support our stores and strengthen operations across the Save A Lot banner.

We look forward to the leadership and expertise Grant brings to the HFG team.