Electronics

RadioShack Names Chief Merchandising Officer

Scott Young brings experience as retail and consumer-products industry executive

Published

15 years ago

April 7, 2010

VMSD Staff

RadioShack Corp. (Fort Worth, Texas) has appointed Scott Young as executive vp and chief merchandising officer. Young will be responsible for developing and implementing RadioShack's merchandising, product development and allocation functions.

“Over the last year, our company has successfully launched our new brand platform and has become a leader in meeting customers' needs for high-demand mobile technology and connectivity products and services,” says chairman and ceo Julian Day.

“As we pursue growth opportunities ahead, we are confident Scott will play a critical role in our plans to enhance the product assortment and the shopping experience at The Shack.”

Young most recently worked with LodgeNet Interactive Corp. as divisional president and chief marketing officer. Prior to that post, he spent seven years at Best Buy Co., holding various positions within the merchandising function, and as vp, strategic marketing, at BMG Entertainment North America.

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