VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Freshlocal Solutions
Inc. (TSX: LOCL) ("Freshlocal" or the "Company") is pleased to
announce the appointment of Simon
Cairns, a leading executive in technology platform services,
to the newly created leadership role of President, Food-X
Technologies Inc. ("FoodX"). Simon will be responsible for leading
the growth and development of Freshlocal's high potential grocery
eCommerce business, which is focused on the provision of FoodX's
SaaS-based eGrocery Management Solution (eGMS) to a global retail
grocer client base. This role and appointment will provide valuable
leadership to FoodX during a pivotal time in its development.
Simon brings more than 20 years of leadership experience centred
on the design, development, and sales of SaaS-based eCommerce
platforms. In his most recent role, Simon was the Chief Executive
Officer and General Manager of PNI Media, a Vancouver-based enterprise-grade SaaS platform
and services provider that offers platform technology to the
world's largest retailers. During his tenure, the PNI platform
grew to support more than $1 billion
in annual retail revenues and to provide value-added services to
retailers serving more than 65 million consumers. He brings
significant technology business development experience to the role
and deep expertise in creating and managing partnerships with some
of the world's largest retail brands in international markets.
"On behalf of the Freshlocal leadership team and Board of
Directors, I'm excited to welcome Simon to this important new
position within FoodX," stated Peter van
Stolk, Chief Executive Officer of Freshlocal. "As we bring
our current client implementations to their full capabilities and
build new interest in our eGrocery Management Solution with
prospective global grocery customers, Simon's highly complimentary
leadership and industry expertise will bring immediate and lasting
benefits to us."
Simon Cairns stated, "The global
grocery market is facing unprecedented levels of transformation
toward eCommerce solutions, and this needs to occur while ensuring
high levels of product and service quality, consumer safety, and of
course – profitability. I'm excited to begin work with the FoodX
and Freshlocal teams to strengthen capabilities and to accelerate
the provision of technology solutions to the global grocery
market."
About Freshlocal Solutions Inc.
Freshlocal Solutions Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that is building a
leadership position in the provision of end-to-end grocery
e-commerce solutions. The Company operates two primary businesses,
FoodX and eGrocery, both of which support its corporate mission to
leverage innovation and technology to create a sustainable and
profitable food system for all. Food-X Technologies Inc. ("FoodX")
is Freshlocal's scalable end-to-end SaaS-based eGrocery Management
Solution (eGMS) which is designed to meet the needs of large and
small grocery retailers while providing profitable unit economics.
The FoodX eGMS is the culmination of over 20 years of experience in
online grocery and the company's proven track record of delivering
efficiently, sustainably and profitably. The Company's consumer
eGrocery business has expanded into one of Canada's largest online grocery companies,
with a focus on delivering fresh, local, organic produce and
groceries, along with exceptional customer experiences. Freshlocal
serves the main urban markets in Alberta and British
Columbia through its brick-and-mortar store locations
operating under the Blush Lane and Be Fresh banners and through
SPUD.ca, the Company's award-winning online marketplace eGrocery
platform. Freshlocal's common shares are listed on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the symbol "LOCL". Please visit
www.freshlocalsolutions.com.
SOURCE Freshlocal Solutions Inc.
