Jo-Ann Hires SVPs Of Marketing And Merchandising

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has onboarded two retail veterans to spearhead its marketing and merchandising departments.

Effective immediately, Jim Wright will serve as the company’s Sr. VP of Marketing and Advertising, while Megan Featherston will serve as Sr. VP of Merchandising.

In his position, Wright will oversee the advertising, corporate communications, creative services and marketing departments. Prior to joining the Jo-Ann team, he most recently served as Sr. VP of Marketing at Express, where he was responsible for the company’s brick-and-mortar and e-Commerce advertising and marketing campaigns.

Featherston will oversee inventory management, merchandising, product development and sourcing, and visual presentation departments. She was recently President of Fine Jewelry at Sears Holdings, and has held leadership positions in various departments, including planning and allocation, product design and development and buying.

“We are excited to welcome Jim and Megan to the Jo-Ann team,” said Riddi Kline, Executive VP of Marketing and Merchandising at Jo-Ann. “Over the course of their careers, Jim and Megan have proven themselves to be accomplished leaders in an ever-changing retail environment, and I am confident their knowledge and abilities will help us deliver an enhanced shopping experience for our customers.”