Former Target exec joins Rite Aid

CAMP HILL, Pa. Rite Aid announced today that Robert Thompson, formerly a senior vp at Target, has joined the company as senior vp of the Western division where he will supervise operations of more than 900 stores.

Thompson most recently served as senior vp of the West region for Target where he was responsible for 320 stores and more than $14 billion in revenue. In this position, he drove significant same store sales and profit growth by improving performance in high volume stores in urban centers on the West Coast. In his new position with Rite Aid, Thompson will report to Brian Fiala, evp of store operations.

“Bob’s wealth of experience in all areas of store operations and his expertise in developing store operational initiatives to drive and increase financial performance will be a valuable asset to our company,” Fiala said. “His understanding of the West Coast market will be instrumental in our continuing efforts to improve the customer and associate experience in that part of the country.”