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Vera Bradley taps former OfficeMax exec to head e-commerce, omnichannel efforts
New York -- Accessories retailer Vera Bradley has named former OfficeMax executive Thomas R. Giacalone as VP e-commerce.
"Growing our e-commerce business is a critical piece of our five-year strategic plan, and we are very fortunate to have someone of Tom Giacalone's background and caliber join Vera Bradley to lead this important function," said CEO Robert Wallstrom.
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Build-A-Bear Workship adds new board member
St. Louis -- Build-A-Bear Workshop said that Michael Shaffer has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.
Shaffer, 51, will serve as chairman of the audit committee and a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee. He is executive VP, COO and CFO for New York-based PVH Corp. where he oversees the retail division, treasury, corporate finance, information technology, and logistics services.