Family Dollar names customer marketing head

Matthews, N.C. Family Dollar Stores announced that it has named Don Hamblen to the position of senior VP customer marketing. Hamblen will report to Dorlisa Flur, executive VP and chief merchandising officer.

Hamblen began his marketing career as a brand manager with Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati. Prior to joining Family Dollar, he most recently served as chief marketing officer for Sears and previous to that, he headed the marketing department at Payless Shoesource.