Pier 1 Imports names merchandising EVP

FORT WORTH, Texas Pier 1 Imports announced that Catherine David has joined Pier 1 Imports as EVP merchandising.

Most recently, David served as president and COO for Kirkland’s in Jackson, Tennessee. In that role, she led the merchandising, planning, marketing, and store teams. Previously, she held VP and general manager positions with Sears Essentials, Sears Grand, and The Great Indoors and was also the president of the Burnes Group, a photo frame and accessories supplier. Prior to that, she spent 13 years with the Target Corp., where she held various positions in buying, planning, and stores. When she left Target, she was the VP and general manager of target.direct.