Big Lots Names Richard Chene Chief Merchandising Officer

Big Lots BIG today announced the appointment of Richard Chene as Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer. Mr. Chene will oversee all merchandising and global sourcing strategies and execution including the development and attraction of talent for the organization. "Our edit to amplify merchandising strategy will focus on businesses that are top-of-mind with our target customer, Jennifer, and provide her with trend right product assortments at compelling values," said David Campisi, CEO and President. "Rich brings a wealth of experience in merchandising-related strategies that will be directly transferable to our mission to provide her with surprises in every aisle every day. He is well known in the vendor community in many of our merchandising categories, including a multitude of home-related products used in the kitchen, food preparation, tabletop, housewares, and home textiles along with food, consumables, and pet-related products. 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." Prior to Big Lots, Mr. Chene was President of The Kitchen Collection, Inc., a subsidiary of NACCO Industries, Inc., See full press release