Borders Announces New Newsstand Merchandise Director
Mike Oprins, Border’s Vice President, Merchandising – Non-Book, announced the following personnel changes late last week. The text of his Oct. 29th announcement appear in its entirety below.
I wanted to let you know of two changes in the Merchandising Non-Book area. Bob Chunn, Merchandise Director, Bargain, will transfer into the Merchandise Director role overseeing Newsstand, Calendars, Games and Trend Gifts.Bob has provided solid leadership while growing the Bargain and Proprietary areas and his background is a perfect fit for this role. I look forward to seeing his accomplishments in his new categories.
With this change, I am pleased to announce that Matt Campbell has been promoted to Merchandise Director, Bargain & Proprietary Publishing. Matt started with the company as a bookseller in one of our stores and has since gained vast experience in Merchandising through Buying and Planning & Replenishment, most recently in his role as MP&R Manager, Multimedia and Bargain. Matt’s team-building skills, financial acumen and understanding of the business make him the ideal person to assume this key position in my organization.
Please join me in congratulating Matt on his promotion and Bob on his new role.