RadioShack names new chief merchant

FORT WORTH, Texas RadioShack announced the appointment of Scott Young as EVP and chief merchandising officer. In this role, Young will be responsible for developing and implementing RadioShack's merchandising, product development and allocation functions to support the company's strategic focus on mobility, innovation, connectivity and personal service.

Young joins RadioShack from LodgeNet Interactive, where since 2006 he has been divisional president and chief marketing officer. Previously, Young spent seven years at Best Buy, where he held numerous positions within the merchandising function, including VP merchandising.

"We are delighted to welcome Scott to The Shack," said Julian Day, RadioShack's chairman and CEO.