THOROFARE, N.J.--Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP) a global leader in shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling solutions for the retail industry and its supply chain, today announced the appointment of James Wrigley, Group President, Global Customer Management.
Mr. Wrigley recently held a senior executive position with Avery Dennison Corporation’s Retail Information Services business following Avery’s acquisition of Paxar Corporation in 2007. While at Paxar, Mr. Wrigley was most recently responsible for leading its global apparel business and earlier from 1996 to 2006, its businesses in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Previously, he held positions of increasing responsibility with well-known companies in the retail and apparel industries, including Pepe Jeans and Coats plc. His responsibilities have included sales, marketing and manufacturing. He has considerable experience in textiles, printing, labeling, bar-coding and RFID deployment, and has conducted successful acquisitions around the world. Mr. Wrigley is a graduate of Cambridge University.
“James is a perfect fit for Checkpoint,” said Rob van der Merwe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Checkpoint Systems. “He brings the right background and expertise to help drive our growth agenda. James replaces Bernard Gremillet who retires in April 2010 after six very successful years with the Company.”
Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Checkpoint Systems is a global leader in shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling solutions. Checkpoint enables retailers and their suppliers to reduce shrink, improve shelf availability and leverage real-time data to achieve operational excellence. Checkpoint solutions are built upon 40 years of RF technology expertise, diverse shrink management offerings, a broad portfolio of apparel labeling solutions, market-leading RFID applications, innovative high-theft solutions and its Web-based Check-Net® data management platform. As a result, Checkpoint customers enjoy increased sales and profits by improving supply-chain efficiencies, by facilitating on-demand label printing and by providing a secure open-merchandising environment enhancing the consumer’s shopping experience. For more information, visit www.checkpointsystems.com.
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Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
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