Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse appointed Andy Meyer to the newly created position of VP and general merchandise manager, effective Dec. 31, 2012.

We are pleased to add Andys experience, energy and consumer focused approach to our team. said Mark Lardie, president and CEO of Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse and Rack Room Shoes. Meyers thorough understanding of the retail landscape and strategic vision strengthens our team. We look forward to continuing to aggressively grow our share of this exciting sector.

With more than 25 years of success in the retail footwear industry, Meyer has held senior merchant roles with Payless, Famous Footwear, Just for Feet and Pic-N-Pay.

I feel honored to join the Off Broadway team at this exciting time of growth and expansion, said Meyer, who launched his career as Buyer of Womens Shoes for Venture Stores, Inc. I look forward to adding my insights and experience to the strong team already in place to create assortments that continue to delight our Off Broadway customers.

In January 2002, Off Broadway was acquired by the Deichmann Group, one of the largest privately owned shoe retailers in the world, with over 2,000 stores throughout Europe. Since 2002, Off Broadway Shoes has grown at an even faster pace, with over 60 locations from coast to coast.