Gottschalks names logistics vp

FRESNO, Calif. Gottschalks today announced that David Navarro has joined the company as vp of logistics. Navarro will join the company's distribution center team and will report directly to evp and coo Gregory Ambro.

Prior to joining Gottschalks Navarro worked for eight years with Liz Claiborne, where he served most recently as director of corporate transportation and customer compliance and director of corporate distribution. Prior to that, he held the positions of director of logistics at Stage Store and distribution consultant at SDI Industries. He has also directed distribution and logistics at Casual Corner Group, May D & F and Foley's Department Stores.

Jim Famalette, chairman and ceo of Gottschalks said, "We are very pleased to have Dave join Gottschalks. He brings extensive experience in retail as well as solid logistics management skills and knowledge that will add significant strength to our distribution center team. We look forward to Dave's contributions as we continue to implement our V.I.P. and execute our initiatives to grow revenues, improve operating results and maximize shareholder value."