Dive Summary:

• Fortune 500 retailer Big Lots has named a new executive as the company’s chief merchandising officer.
• Richard Chene will take over the role for the retail chain after his prior tenure as President of Kitchen Collection.
• Chene will help lead Big Lots on merchandising and sourcing initiatives along with the company’s talent development.

Dive Insight:

In addition to Chene’s stint with Kitchen Collection, he’s also held positions with several companies including Petco and Sears. “He is a lifelong merchant with command and a track record of getting results. We're delighted to welcome him as a member of our executive leadership team,” said David Campisi,