Gander Mountain exec joins arts and crafts chain

A former executive at Gander Mountain has joined Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.



The retailer has appointed Jeff Csuy as senior VP, general merchandise manager, fabric and sewing. He will report to Sharyn Hejcl, Jo-Anne’s executive VP, chief merchandising officer, as he “leads the fabric and sewing team to drive innovation while putting the customer first in all decisions,” Hejcl said.



Most recently, Csuy was senior VP, merchandising and product development at Gander Mountain, where he led the apparel, footwear and product development teams.



Previously, Csuy was senior VP, chief merchandising officer at Shopko Stores, where he led apparel, home and consumables businesses. Csuy has also held roles with Stage Stores, Carson Pirie Scott and Famous-Barr — a division of May Department Stores.