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January 18, 2013

Shopko announced that Jill Soltau has been promoted to the position of president and CMO.

Green Bay, Wis. -- Shopko announced that Jill Soltau has been promoted to the position of president and CMO.

Soltau joined Shopko in 2007 as SVP and GMM apparel and accessories. In 2009, she was promoted to EVP and CMO. Prior to joining Shopko, Soltau held several senior level positions in merchandising, planning and private brand at Sears and Kohl's department stores.

May 7, 2012

Cabela’s to open store on property owned by Green Bay Packers

Cabela’s plans to open a store in Ashwaubenon, Wis., on property owned by the Green Bay Packers.

New York -- Cabela’s plans to open a store in Ashwaubenon, Wis., on property owned by the Green Bay Packers. The store is scheduled to open in the summer of 2013, with construction to begin this fall.

March 1, 2012

Shopko and Pamida complete merger, Pamida stores to be converted

General merchandise retailers Shopko Stores and Pamida announced the completion of their previously announced merger that will create a $3 billion company that serves largely rural communities in 22 states.

Green Bay Wis. -- General merchandise retailers Shopko Stores and Pamida announced Thursday the completion of their previously announced merger that will create a $3 billion company that serves largely rural communities in 22 states.

The combined entity will retain the Shopko name. Shopko will be headquartered in Green Bay and Pamida’s corporate headquarters in Omaha, Neb., will be consolidated into the Green Bay office over the next several months.

January 4, 2012

Shopko Stores to merge with Pamida

Shopko Stores Operating Co. said that Shopko and Pamida will merge to create one of the largest U.S. retailers focused on serving smaller and rural communities.

Green Bay, Wis. -- Shopko Stores Operating Co. said Wednesday that Shopko and Pamida will merge to create one of the largest U.S. retailers focused on serving smaller and rural communities. The combined entity will have nearly 350 locations in 22 states and plans to accelerate new store growth in the second half of 2012 and beyond.

Financial details of the merger, expected to close in mid-February, were not disclosed. Both companies are owned by affilates of the private equity firm Sun Capital Partners.

August 31, 2010

Shopko names VP customer relationship marketing

Shopko said Wednesday that Dianne Parker has been appointed VP customer relationship marketing....

June 29, 2010

Shopko names divisional VP

Shopko has appointed Ann Kasper to serve as divisional VP/divisional merchandise manager for women's apparel....

June 6, 2010

Shopko to introduce new concept

Shopko is introducing a new concept called Shopko Hometown that will combine features from its...

March 20, 2008

Shopko Debuts New Prototype

Shopko Stores has opened a new prototype format in Green Bay, Wis. The store was...