Toys ‘R’ Us names Target vet to new position

The venerable toy retailer has poached Robert Giampietro to be its very first SVP of trend and innovation for the US market. He has spent more than 30 years in the merchandising business, 23 of these at Target.

By Gary Rusak

May 7, 2007

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Gary Rusak is a freelance writer based in Toronto. He has covered the kids entertainment industry for the last decade with a special interest in licensing, retail and consumer products. You can reach him at garyrusak@gmail.com

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Toys ‘R’ Us names Target vet to new position

The venerable toy retailer has poached Robert Giampietro to be its very first SVP of trend and innovation for the US market. He has spent more than 30 years in the merchandising business, 23 of these at Target.

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