New president for arts and crafts retailer
A.C. Moore has promoted a company veteran to the post of president.
Anthony Piperno, the company’s chief marketing and merchandising officer, will take on the role of president, effective Jan. 16. He succeeds Pepe Piperno, who will remain the company’s chairman and CEO, and consultant on the company’s long-term strategy.
Since joining the company in 2005, Piperno has led A.C. Moore's merchandising team, overseeing product development, global sourcing and store operations. In November, the chief marketing and merchandising officer championed two major investments; the acquisition of online arts and craft retailer Blitsy, and a major investment and exclusive partnership with handcraft marketplace Zibbet.
The investments position the company for digital expansion, including the redesign and relaunch its e-commerce site and its evolving omnichannel experience.
Anthony Piperno, the company’s chief marketing and merchandising officer, will take on the role of president, effective Jan. 16. He succeeds Pepe Piperno, who will remain the company’s chairman and CEO, and consultant on the company’s long-term strategy.
Since joining the company in 2005, Piperno has led A.C. Moore's merchandising team, overseeing product development, global sourcing and store operations. In November, the chief marketing and merchandising officer championed two major investments; the acquisition of online arts and craft retailer Blitsy, and a major investment and exclusive partnership with handcraft marketplace Zibbet.
The investments position the company for digital expansion, including the redesign and relaunch its e-commerce site and its evolving omnichannel experience.