Johnson leaves Big Lots

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 1/19/2005 1:38:00 PM

COLUMBUS , OHIO - John Johnson, senior vice president and general merchandise manager of home at Big Lots, has left the company.

Johnson, who was responsible for home textiles, furniture, apparel and toys, will not be replaced.

The vice presidents, divisional merchandise managers, for each business will now report to John Martin, executive vice president, merchandising. In home textiles, Crystal Weary is vice president, merchandise manager; Bob Segal is vice president, merchandise manager for furniture.