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Big Lots Inc appoints new SVP for Marketing division
25 Oct '05
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Nation's leading closeout retailer Big Lots Inc announced the appointment of Robert C. Claxton as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Claxton will report to CEO Steve Fishman and will start his position on November 14.
Claxton will oversee all areas of marketing, advertising, brand development, and merchandise presentation and will be responsible for furthering the company's national brand recognition. "As they continue to develop and refine their marketing strategy, they are attracting the best and brightest talent in the advertising industry," said Steve Fishman, Chairman and CEO. "Rob is a proven professional who brings a wealth of branded business expertise to Big Lots. His energy, experience, and leadership will add tremendous value to their efforts, and they are delighted to have him as a member of their senior management team."
He earned his bachelor's degree from Colorado State University.
Big Lots is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenues exceeding $4 billion. Their stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BLI. They currently operate over 1,500 stores in 46 states and 43 freestanding Big Lots Furniture stores. In addition, over 800 of their closeout stores have home furnishing departments. They also operate a Wholesale Division and an online business-to-business wholesale Web site.
Claxton will oversee all areas of marketing, advertising, brand development, and merchandise presentation and will be responsible for furthering the company's national brand recognition. "As they continue to develop and refine their marketing strategy, they are attracting the best and brightest talent in the advertising industry," said Steve Fishman, Chairman and CEO. "Rob is a proven professional who brings a wealth of branded business expertise to Big Lots. His energy, experience, and leadership will add tremendous value to their efforts, and they are delighted to have him as a member of their senior management team."
He earned his bachelor's degree from Colorado State University.
Big Lots is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenues exceeding $4 billion. Their stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BLI. They currently operate over 1,500 stores in 46 states and 43 freestanding Big Lots Furniture stores. In addition, over 800 of their closeout stores have home furnishing departments. They also operate a Wholesale Division and an online business-to-business wholesale Web site.
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