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July 26, 2012

Shopko said that it has named Nancy Altman as senior VP, chief marketing officer for the general merchandise chain.

Green Bay, Wis. -- Shopko said Thursday that it has named Nancy Altman as senior VP, chief marketing officer for the general merchandise chain.

Altman, who was previously VP marketing for Ulta, joins Shopko as it is in the process of converting more than 160 Pamida stores to its new Shopko Hometown format as part of a merger with Pamida that was finalized earlier this year.

May 1, 2012

Shopko circular goes digital

Shopko Stores, through a partnership with Wishabi, is now offering customers access to a digital circular online at Shopko.com.

Green Bay, Wis. -- Shopko Stores, through a partnership with Wishabi, is now offering customers access to a digital circular online at Shopko.com.

May 1, 2012

Shopko circular goes digital

Shopko Stores, through a partnership with Wishabi, is now offering customers access to a digital circular online at Shopko.com.

Green Bay, Wis. -- Shopko Stores, through a partnership with Wishabi, is now offering customers access to a digital circular online at Shopko.com.

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.

March 1, 2012

Shopko and Pamida complete merger, Pamida stores to be converted

January 10, 2012

Shopko launches mobile pharmacy app

Shopko said it has launched a mobile pharmacy app, allowing users to refill and manage pharmacy prescriptions from their smartphones.

Green Bay, Wis. -- Shopko said Tuesday it has launched a mobile pharmacy app, allowing users to refill and manage pharmacy prescriptions from their smartphones.

The free app, available on the iPhone, Android and Blackberry platforms, allows Shopko pharmacy customers to request refills, review active prescription details — including expiration date, refills remaining and overdue refills — set up dosage reminders and receive email/text notifications when a prescription refill is ready.

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.

October 19, 2010

Payless to open stores in Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore

Collective Brands announced that its Payless ShoeSource unit has signed two new franchise deals to...

August 31, 2010

Shopko names VP customer relationship marketing

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

August 23, 2010

Performance Bicycle names visual merchandising exec

Performance Bicycle said Tuesday it has appointed James Hilyard as VP visual merchandising for the...

July 22, 2010

OfficeMax COO lands at A&P; grocer’s losses widen in Q1

After OfficeMax announced Thursday that its COO Sam Martin had departed the company, Great Atlantic...

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...

June 6, 2010

Shopko to introduce new concept

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

May 31, 2010

Industry Grows More Upbeat

Some good news: After nearly two years of non-activity, retailers are returning to the...

October 28, 2009

Shopko names senior VP, general merchandise manager

Shopko has promoted Jeff Csuy to the position of senior VP and general merchandise manager...

December 31, 2008

Forty Under 40: Small Chains Flourish

Supermarket veteran Mike Gilliland, who founded Wild Oats Market in 1987, is on a mission:...

April 30, 2008

Shopko’s New Format Shows Feminine Touch

It’s not your father’s Shopko. Following a six-year retrenchment during which it shrunk in...

April 30, 2008

Shopko’s Strategy For Growth

Shopko is on the move again. Following a hiatus during which it closed a...

March 20, 2008

Shopko Debuts New Prototype

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

March 20, 2008

Shopko Debuts New Prototype

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

December 13, 2007

New CFO Named at Shopko

Green Bay , Wis. Shopko on Thursday announced the appointment of Mary Meixelsperger to the...

November 11, 2007

Shopko Names President

Green Bay, Wis., ...

November 11, 2007

Shopko Names President

Green Bay, Wis., ...

October 24, 2007

Shopko Enhances Feminine Appeal

Green Bay, Wis., ...