New leadership names at Pet Supplies "Plus"

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Pet Supplies “Plus” announced that Dave Bolen was promoted to president and CEO, effective July 11.

Bolen joined PSP on May 2 as president after spending five years at Petco Animal Supplies, a national retailer of pet food and supplies, where he served as EVP and chief merchandising officer. Prior to Petco, Bolen served as EVP merchandising, marketing and supply chain at Jo-Ann Stores, a leading specialty retailer of fabric and craft supplies.

Harvey Solway has been promoted from CEO to executive chairman. He has worked with PSP for 20 years and served as CEO for the past eight years.

Pet Supplies “Plus” is the third-largest pet specialty retailer in the United States with 243 stores in 22 eastern states.