Tuesday Morning names new chief operating Officer

John C. Rossler's background includes DSW and Retail Ventures

Home Accents Today Staff -- Home Accents Today, 1/22/2013 9:49:34 AM

Tuesday Morning Corporation has appointed John C. Rossler as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.
Rossler has been serving as an executive advisor to Tuesday Morning since October 2012, and his focus has been primarily on operational efficiencies, including overall cost control, supply chain and real estate. His distinguished career in retail includes serving as President and CEO of DSW Inc. and Retail Ventures, Inc.
"John Rossler is precisely the operational expert we need to help execute Tuesday Morning's revitalization," said Brady Churches, president and chief executive officer of Tuesday Morning. "From store operations to supply chain to improved real estate strategies, the Company will benefit from John's relentless attention to detail and proven retail track record."
Prior to joining Tuesday Morning, Rossler served as a principal in Pivotal Strategies, providing consulting services to small and mid-size businesses from 2004 to 2012. From 2002 to 2004, he served as president and CEO of Retail Ventures, Inc., a holding company of retail businesses, which at the time included DSW Inc., Filene's Basement, Inc. and Value City Department Stores. From 1982 to 2002, he held various executive positions with Shonac Corporation and DSW Inc., including President and CEO, CFO and COO.
Prior to his retail career, Rossler was a partner in Grant Thornton, an international audit, tax and advisory services firm.