Rite Aid taps Bryant Harris as SVP, chief merchandising officer
Rite Aid has announced that Bryant Harris has joined the company as senior vice president, chief merchandising officer.
Rite Aid said Harris will play a critical role in evolving its merchandising strategy to offer product assortment that meets the changing needs of its customers. "As chief merchandising officer, he will oversee assortment, procurement, pricing, visual merchandising and store design, and work closely with our store operations and marketing teams to deliver customer-centric shopping experiences in the communities we serve,” the retailer said.
“As we continue to strengthen our business and accelerate our transformation plan, we are pleased to welcome Bryant to Rite Aid,” said Matt Schroeder, CEO. “As an accomplished leader driven by excellence, Bryant will be a great addition to the team to help further our mission to provide thoughtful, personalized experiences that support our customers’ health and wellness goals.”
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Harris will become a member of the company’s executive leadership team, reporting to Schroeder. Prior to joining Rite Aid, he served as chief merchandising officer at Wakefern Food, where he developed and executed a strategic roadmap that significantly enhanced the company’s merchandising effectiveness and overall performance, Rite Aid said. Harris brings nearly two decades of extensive retail experience driving growth, innovation and operational excellence with notable leadership roles at Save A Lot and Sam’s Club.
“I am excited to join Rite Aid to continue advancing the merchandising strategy that delivers a compelling product mix and a shopping experience that meets our customers’ expectations,” Harris said. “I look forward to collaborating with the team and our suppliers to ensure we provide the products our communities need to live their healthiest life.”
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