Hudson Group Appoints Experienced Retailer to Top Merchandising Post
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. , June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Hudson Group, the nation's
leading transportation retailer, has selected Michael S. Levy , a career retail
executive with strong systems skills, to lead the company's merchandise
initiatives. Levy will serve Hudson's 550-plus store,
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Levy, a graduate of
According to Hudson Group President and CEO Joseph DiDomizio , "Michael has been involved in high-end specialty retailing for his entire career. He has extensive experience in apparel, gifts, accessories and shoes, most recently as Vice President/Divisional Merchandise Manager for Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet's Men's and Children's departments. His deep knowledge and understanding of these businesses will be a tremendous asset to Hudson as we execute our plans to expand our specialty retail portfolio both domestically and internationally.
"In addition, Michael's knowledge of state-of-the-art inventory tracking and reorder systems will build on our previous successes and greatly enhance Hudson's operational performance in our core newsstand business as well as specialty retailing.
"We are delighted to have the services of this talented professional to help guide Hudson's future business direction. I strongly believe that his presence will create many new opportunities for our continued growth."
About Hudson Group: Hudson Group is a privately held corporation that operates more than 500 newsstands, bookstores and premier specialty retail shops in 70 transportation terminals and airports throughout North America . The company's flagship concept, Hudson News, is North America's only national newsstand brand. Hudson Group has a variety of proprietary specialty retail concepts, and also partners with national brands such as CNN, Crabtree & Evelyn, Godiva Chocolatier, House of Blues, Life is good, Papyrus, Quiznos, Radio Shack, Sunglass Hut and Tumi. Visit our website at www.hudsongroup.com
SOURCE Hudson Group