Boy Scouts of America salutes Duane Reade executive

NEW YORK The Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America honored Duane Reade SVP and chief merchandising officer Joe Magnacca with its annual "Good Scout" Consumer Products award.

Magnacca, who joined Duane Reade in September, was recognized for "exemplifying the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law," the organization said.

Magnacca received his award at a special luncheon Tuesday at the Hilton New York. Last year's recipient was Bryan Shirtliff, SVP category management for Rite Aid.