Big 5 Promotes 'Bud' Clark

El Segundo–based retail chain Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. named Boyd O. “Bud” Clark senior vice president of buying, beginning in August. He replaces Thomas J. Schlauch, who is stepping down after 19 years in the job and 44 years with the company. Clark is a 35-year retail veteran who has been with Big 5’s buying department since 1992, serving as vice president of buying for 12 years. Big 5 operates 396 stores in 12 states.