Mens Wearhouse finds COO fit by going to the dogs

The Men's Wearhouse is bringing in a PetSmart executive to serve as chief operating officer.

Men's Wearhouse said that Bruce K. Thorn, 48, has been named executive vice president, chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Doug Ewert, Men's Wearhouse chief executive officer, said: "To further round out our experienced senior team, we are thrilled to name Bruce Thorn as our chief operating officer. Bruce brings with him extensive experience and an infusion of new ideas to help us create a stronger company and unlock future growth."

Prior to joining Men's Wearhouse, Thorn was employed by PetSmart, Inc. since 2007 in various positions most recently as executive vice president, store operations, services and supply chain since April 2014.

Prior to joining PetSmart, Inc., he served in various leadership roles with Gap, Inc., Cintas Corporation, LESCO, Inc. and The United States Army.

Founded in 1973, Men's Wearhouse is one of North America's largest specialty retailers of men's apparel with 1,758 stores.