Dive Summary:
- Big Lots has named three new merchandise executives to help lead the company’s operational redesign efforts geared toward more “customer-centric” merchandise.
- Trey Johnson will serve as general merchandise manager for food and consumables, with Martha Withers as general merchandise manager for furniture and home decor.
- Lucy Cindric will serve as Big Lots' new general merchandise manager for seasonal merchandise, toys and electronics.
Dive Insight:
"As we look at our business through the lens of our customer, we know she wants quality, tasteful, branded merchandise at great values," said David Campisi with Big Lots. “Today's announcement is a major step forward in developing our plans for the future." Big Lots is the number one North American closeout retailer with over 1,500 store locations across 48 U.S. states.
