ShopKo Stores, Inc. announced the promotion of Doug Wurl to senior vice president/general merchandise manager – hardlines and home for the company’s ShopKo division. Wurl assumes responsibility for the merchandising and profitability of seasonal merchandise and the electronics, paint, hardware and automotive categories, in addition to his previously held responsibilities merchandising linens, domestics, housewares and home decor.
Wurl, 41, joined ShopKo in 2000 as divisional vice president of soft home categories including linens, domestics and social expressions. He was promoted to senior vice president/general merchandise manager – home in December 2001.
“Doug’s leadership has served ShopKo well, and in assuming greater responsibility we will leverage his experience and knowledge across more of our merchandising organization,” said Kevin Easton, ShopKo executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. “This promotion is one more step toward the successful integration of merchandising and support functions which began last month.”
