Rite Aid names COO

Camp Hill, Pa. Rite Aid Corp. announced that Ken Martindale, formerly senior executive VP merchandising, marketing and logistics, has been promoted to COO. He assumes the position from John Standley, who, as previously announced, was promoted from president and COO to president and CEO following the company’s annual meeting on June 23.

The promotion of Martindale, who continues to report to Standley, is effective immediately. In his new position, he will have overall responsibility for all store operations, as well as category management, marketing, merchandising and supply chain.