Former Sports Authority exec joins Shoe Carnival

Clint Pierce is joining Shoe Carnival as its VP, divisional merchandise manager for athletic footwear.



Pierce, who will oversee the athletic footwear category for the entire enterprise, will report to Carl Scibetta, executive VP, chief merchandising officer.



Most recently, Pierce served as senior VP, general merchandise manager for footwear and apparel at Sports Authority.



Over his 15-year tenure at Sports Authority, he held key leadership positions of increasing responsibility, including senior VP general merchandise manager for hardlines, and several buying and divisional VP positions.