Josh Padilla, director of produce for Marketplace Bermuda

We're delighted to have as our guest on this week's episode Josh Padilla, director of produce for Marketplace Bermuda. Josh has also led produce at Citarella in New York and at Gerrity’s in Pennsylvania. His career has also included Krasdale Foods, Whole Foods Market and Pathmark Supermarkets. In this conversation, Josh and The Produce Retail Podcast host Ashley Nickle discuss his tenure at Marketplace Bermuda, including getting acquainted with the culture and consumer base when he started in the role; improving quality by switching suppliers and prioritizing established brands; broadening assortment to include specialty items and, through local partnerships, floral products; navigating the logistical challenges of being on an island; creating a departmental communication strategy; handling buying and category management as well as strategic duties; connecting as a leader with people of different personalities and backgrounds, and much more. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did! For more episodes featuring executive perspective, check out this curated playlist dedicated to conversations with current and former vice presidents of produce, directors of produce, and other executive roles.  More Playlists Merchandising & Marketing  Leadership & Training Produce Manager Perspective Podcast Background This podcast is designed to cover all things produce retail: strategy, partnerships, planning, training, leadership, communication, merchandising and beyond. Scroll through our episodes list to find conversations with vice presidents and directors of produce, merchandisers, produce managers, retail dietitians and more. Get Involved The Produce Retail Podcast is hosted by Ashley Nickle, a former trade journalist turned consultant. Have an idea for a topic or a guest? Give her a shout on LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.