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Thorn Joins The Men’s Wearhouse
The Men’s Wearhouse, a specialty men’s apparel retailer headquartered in Fremont, Calif., announced on July 1 that Bruce K. Thorn was named executive vice president, chief operating officer.
Thorn has served in various roles at PetSmart Inc., a specialty pet supply and services chain that runs 1,404 stores. He was the executive vice president, working in store operations and supply-chain services, said Doug Ewert, chief executive officer of The Men’s Wearhouse.
“Bruce brings with him extensive experience and an infusion of new ideas to help us create a stronger company and unlock future growth,” Ewert said.
In June, Men’s Wearhouse signed an agreement to operate men’s tuxedo rental shops inside 300 Macy’s stores. The men’s retailer will start a pilot program in the fall when it opens 17 tuxedo shops, according to a company statement. By fall 2016, the company expects to have the entire fleet up and running. Macy’s and The Men’s Wearhouse also will collaborate to build a digital tuxedo rental shop at www.macys.com, the department store’s e-commerce site.
The Men’s Wearhouse has 1,758 men’s apparel stores across North America, which do business under the nameplates of The Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion Superstore.
