Duckwall-ALCO president and ceo, Wilson, to join board of directors

HTT Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 7/28/2010 11:26:16 AM

Abilene, Kan. - Duckwall-ALCO Stores announced that president and ceo Rich Wilson has joined the company's board of directors.

Wilson joined the 23-state general merchandise regional discount store in February. Before that he served as principal of Corporate Alliance Group, a management consulting company specializing in marketing, product development, planning, strategy and brand management for the retail and wholesale trade. Earlier, Wilson held several posts at major retail chains - svp, general merchandise for BJ's Wholesale Club, and executive roles with May Department Stores and Macy's.

Said Royce Winsten, chairman: "The board is impressed with the changes Rich is making to move the company in the right direction. We look forward to Rich's perspective and expertise being added to the mix on the board."