HUDSON, Ohio (AFX) - Fabric and crafts retailer Jo-Ann Stores Inc., on Monday announced that James Kerr has been promoted to chief financial officer.
Kerr, 44, joined Jo-Ann Stores in 1998 and most recently served as chief accounting officer. Before joining the company, he held various accounting positions at women's apparel retailer Limited Inc., and Revco D.S. Inc., a drugstore retailer.
Jo-Ann Stores earlier this month hired Darrell Webb, a former Kroger Co. executive, to serve as chairman, president and CEO. He replaced the retiring Alan Rosskamm, a descendant of store founders, who remains on the board of directors.
Shares of Jo-Ann Stores rose 15 cents to close at $14.20 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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