TWE COO announces resignation

ALBANY, N.Y. Trans World Entertainment announced that Jim Litwak, president and COO, has tendered his resignation, effective Feb. 16. Robert Higgins, chairman and CEO will take on the responsibilities of the president and COO. The company announced that it is undertaking a search for a new head of merchandising and marketing.

"After 12 years in the entertainment retail space, it is time for me to pursue different avenues and opportunities.  My time at Trans World will always be some of the greatest memories of my retail career," said Litwak.