February 5, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Fred's, Jason Jenne, Joseph Anto, MediaNews Group, Michael Bloom, Rick Hans
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Joseph Anto has joined Fred’s Inc. as executive vice president and chief financial officer, taking over from Jason Jenne, who is leaving the company. Anto comes to Fred’s from newspaper company MediaNews Group Inc. (DigitalFirst Media), where he was senior vice president of strategy and M&A. Jenne, who only served as Fred’s
August 7, 2017 by Mark Baumgartner and Chain Drug Review
Fred's, Jason Jenne, Mike Bloom, Rick Hans
2017, Issue 08-07-2017, Issues, News
MEMPHIS — Fred’s Inc. has appointed Jason Jenne as chief financial officer. He succeeds Rick Hans, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities. Hans will remain in an advisory capacity until August 18 to ease Jenne’s transition. “Jason’s leadership experience and in-depth knowledge of finance and operations ideally qualify him to be the next chief
July 19, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Fred’s Inc., Jason Jenne, Rick Hans
Leading Headlines, Retail News
MEMPHIS — Fred’s Inc. has appointed Jason Jenne executive vice president and chief financial officer. He succeeds Rick Hans, who is stepping down from the company to pursue other opportunities. Hans will remain in an advisory capacity until August 18 and will work closely with Jenne to ensure a smooth transition. Jenne joined Fred’s Pharmacy
December 9, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Fred's, Mike Bloom, Rick Hans, Rite Aid, Walgreens Boots Alliance
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In reporting a net loss for its fiscal 2016 third quarter, Fred’s Inc. said it plans to shut 40 underperforming stores in the first half of next year. Fred’s also announced at the start of its earnings call Thursday that it wouldn’t take any questions from analysts following its quarterly report —
April 16, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Beth Stiller, Joe Magnacca, Massage Envy, Rick Hans, Wade Miquelon, Walgreens
2016, Issue 04-18-2016, Issues, News
NEW YORK — Beth Stiller has stepped down as group vice president of global brands and sourcing at Walgreens to join Massage Envy as chief commercial officer. She will be responsible for leading services, retail, innovation and operations teams at the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based therapeutic massage and skin care service franchisor, which has more than 1,100
April 4, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Fred's, Jerry Shore, Rick Hans, Walgreens
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Walgreens finance executive Rick Hans has joined Fred’s Inc. as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Fred’s said late Monday that Hans fills the vacancy left when Jerry Shore, the retailer’s previous CFO, was promoted to chief executive officer in October 2014. In his 27-year career at Walgreen Co., Hans