Clarification: Goldman leaves CVS, Sansone to succeed him

WOONSOCKET, R.I. CVS Caremark has confirmed that Allan Goldman, vice president of general merchandise and consumables has left the company.

Succeeding Goldman at CVS is Judy Sansone, vice president of merchandising.

Drug Store News had previously reported that Goldman was joining Duane Reade. However, Goldman said he is not joining Duane Reade. It is unclear at this time where Goldman will land next as he could provide no further comment.

Goldman, who was crowned the winner of the general merchandise merchant of the year award at the 20th Annual Drug Store News REX Awards ceremony, was recruited by CVS in 2001. Before joining CVS, he was vice president of merchandising at PlanetRx.com.

From March 1995 to July 1998, Goldman served as senior vice president of marketing and merchandising for The Cosmetic Center, a retail cosmetic company. From June 1988 to February 1995, he served as vice president of merchandising for Rite Aid.