Shopko names divisional VP women's apparel

GREEN BAY, Wis. Shopko announced that Ann Kasper has been appointed divisional VP, divisional merchandise manager for women's apparel.

Kasper joins Shopko from women's apparel and accessories retailer, Coldwater Creek, where she held the position of VP merchandising catalog/web. Prior to Coldwater Creek, Kasper developed and implemented a number of international in-store retail shop concepts for Eileen Fisher and Diane Von Furstenberg. She also held executive positions with a number of privately-held apparel companies.

W. Paul Jones, president, chairman and CEO of Shopko, said, "Ann's solid retail knowledge and merchandising leadership skills will provide Shopko with incredible growth opportunities; while her strong commitment to branding and the overall customer experience reflects Shopko's commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our customers from fashion to quality to value. We welcome her to Shopko."