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Rite Aid names Andre Persaud retail EVP

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February 12, 2020

Andre Persaud has been named at executive vice president, retail, for Rite Aid.

In his role he will direct retail operations for more than 2,400 locations, with responsibilities ranging from inventory and supply chain management to store operations and asset protection.

Prior to his appoint he served as an executive consultant to Wakefern Food, according to a press release.

"Andre has demonstrated proven success when it comes to leading a transformational retail strategy," said Heyward Donigan, CEO, Rite Aid, in the release. "The company has many exciting growth initiatives planned for 2020 and beyond. With Andre on board, we will move quickly to build on existing Rite Aid customer loyalty and implement a compelling, go-forward retail vision."