SCHNUCKS TEAMMATE WINS NATIONAL WATERMELON DISPLAY CONTEST

Schnucks Teammate Wins National Watermelon Display Contest
Richmond Heights, Missouri produce manager takes home $5,000 grand prize

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo., Nov. 3, 2022 – Each summer, the National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) sponsors a Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest and invites all retail chains, independent retailers and commissaries to submit entries in honor of National Watermelon Month in July. The contest, which ran through August, is used by NWPB to encourage and identify retailers who are showcasing watermelon’s benefits including health, value and versatility. 

This year, Schnucks Richmond Center Produce Manager Aaron Carroll, with support from his produce team and other store teammates, won the grand prize of $5,000 for the store’s “Back-To-School” themed display.

“I’ve taken third place and honorable mention in the past, but I knew this year it was time to win this for our company,” Carroll said. “It turned out to be better than I thought!”

You can see all of the winning displays here.

“I am proud of Aaron and the team at Richmond Center for creating excitement for our customers and taking initiative to be the best they can be,” said Schnucks Vice President of Produce and Floral Mike Tipton.

About Schnucks
Founded in St. Louis in 1939, Schnuck Markets, Inc. is a third and fourth generation, family-owned grocery retailer committed to nourishing people’s lives. Schnucks operates 114 stores, serving customers in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and employs 12,000 teammates. According to Forbes’ 2021 rankings, Schnucks is the 160th largest privately-owned company in the United States and the 15th largest privately-owned grocer. Schnucks is committed to helping communities thrive and as a champion for reducing hunger, the company annually donates more than $13 million in food to pantries that help those in need.

Schnucks Richmond Center’s grand prize winning watermelon display.

Schnucks Richmond Center Produce Manager Aaron Carroll