US. The Hudson Group has appointed Michael S. Levy as Chief Merchandising Officer (CMO) and Senior Vice President of Merchandising.
Levy, described as “a career retail executive with strong systems skills” will lead the company’s merchandise initiatives.
A graduate of Syracuse University, Levy is a veteran of 16 years with retail companies such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers and Polo Ralph Lauren.
Commenting on the new appointment, Hudson Group President and CEO Joseph DiDomizio said: “Michael has been involved in high-end specialty retailing for his entire career. He has extensive experience in apparel, gifts, accessories and shoes, most recently as Vice President/Divisional Merchandise Manager for Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet’s Men’s and Children’s departments.
“His deep knowledge and understanding of these businesses will be a tremendous asset to Hudson as we execute our plans to expand our specialty retail portfolio both domestically and internationally.
“In addition, Michael’s knowledge of state-of-the-art inventory tracking and reorder systems will build on our previous successes and greatly enhance Hudson’s operational performance in our core newsstand business as well as specialty retailing.
“We are delighted to have the services of this talented professional to help guide Hudson’s future business direction. I strongly believe that his presence will create many new opportunities for our continued growth.”
ABOUT HUDSON GROUP
Hudson Group operates more than 500 premier speciality retail shops, news-stands and bookstores in 69 airports and transportation terminals throughout North America.
The company’s flagship concept, Hudson News, is North America’s only national news-stand brand. Hudson News offers a wide selection of magazines, along with books, newspapers, and a wide variety of travellers’ necessities, snacks and bottled soft drinks.
Hudson Group speciality retail shops include such proprietary brands as Hudson Booksellers, Kids Works, Euro Cafe, $10/$15 Boutique, and more. National brands partnering with Hudson Group include CNN, Life is good, Roots, Discovery Channel, Crabtree & Evelyn, House of Blues, Sunglass Hut and Quiznos. Visit www.hudsongroup.com.
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