hhgregg Announces New Merchandising Chief

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Indianapolis-based hhgregg Inc. (NYSE:HGG) has hired its next chief merchandising officer. Keith Zimmerman joins the retailer after most recently serving in the same role for a family-owned electronics chain headquartered in New York. December 24, 2014

Excerpt From a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Filing

On December 24, 2014, the Boards of Directors of hhgregg, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Keith M. Zimmerman as the Company's Chief Merchandising Officer, effective January 5, 2015.

Mr. Zimmerman is 56 years old and brings over 20 years of experience in merchandising and marketing management. Most recently, Mr. Zimmerman served as Chief Merchandising Officer at P.C. Richard & Son from May 2014 to December 2014. Before joining P.C. Richard & Son, Mr. Zimmerman served in various positions at American TV and Appliance of Madison, Inc. beginning in 1979 and most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant for Electronics and Appliances through April 2014. Prior to this, Mr. Zimmerman held the position of Senior Vice President of Appliance Marketing at American TV and Appliance of Madison, Inc.

Source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission