Galyan's Trading Company, Inc. has appointed Richard Leto President and Chief Merchandising Officer of the Company. The announcement was made by Edwin J. Holman, Galyan's Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Holman will be responsible for Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Real Estate and Stores. Mr. Leto will be responsible for Marketing, Merchandising, Planning and Allocation. It is expected that Mr. Leto will join the Galyan's Board of Directors when he joins the Company in mid-June.
Mr. Leto was most recently Executive Vice President, Merchandising of Kohl's Department Stores headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Prior to joining Kohl's in 1996, Mr. Leto was Executive Vice President of Merchandising for Macy's East, headquartered in New York City.
Edwin J. Holman stated: “We are very pleased to attract an executive of Rick Leto's caliber to Galyan's. His wealth of merchandising background and experience at Kohl's and Macy's will significantly strengthen our management team and our ability to better execute the company's strategies. His expertise will be key in positioning Galyan's as a premier retailer of sports and outdoor.”
“Galyan's is uniquely positioned in the sports and outdoor business. The concept is fresh and the merchandising mix is customer driven. I am excited about the opportunity to learn more about Galyan's and the communities we serve, and I will use what I've learned in my 31 years in retailing to make a positive difference for the company,” Leto said.
