Pier 1 Names David to Merchandising Post
August 5, 2009
Catherine David has been named executive vice president of merchandising for Fort Worth, Texas-based Pier 1 Imports.
Most recently, David was president and chief operating officer for Jackson, Tenn.-based Kirkland's where she led merchandising, planning, marketing and store teams. Previously, she was vice president and general manager with Sears Essentials, Sears Grand and The Great Outdoors. She has also held the position of president of the Burnes Group, a photo and accessories supplier. Prior to that, David spent 13 years with Target Corp., where she held a number of positions in buying, planning and stores. She was vice president and general manager of target.direct when she left the company.
"We are excited to welcome Cathy to our executive team," said Alex Smith, Pier 1's president and CEO. "She brings great retail expertise and is extremely well prepared to lead our merchants in continuing to develop a best in class buying organization that creates merchandise assortments that exceed our customers' expectations."
Most recently, David was president and chief operating officer for Jackson, Tenn.-based Kirkland's where she led merchandising, planning, marketing and store teams. Previously, she was vice president and general manager with Sears Essentials, Sears Grand and The Great Outdoors. She has also held the position of president of the Burnes Group, a photo and accessories supplier. Prior to that, David spent 13 years with Target Corp., where she held a number of positions in buying, planning and stores. She was vice president and general manager of target.direct when she left the company.
"We are excited to welcome Cathy to our executive team," said Alex Smith, Pier 1's president and CEO. "She brings great retail expertise and is extremely well prepared to lead our merchants in continuing to develop a best in class buying organization that creates merchandise assortments that exceed our customers' expectations."
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