Bloom succeeds Shore as CEO of Fred’s

August 30, 2016 by MMR chief operating officer of front store, Craig Barnes, executive vice president of supply chain, Fred’s Inc., global and domestic logistics, Jerry Shore, president and chief operating officer Michael Bloom Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, People, Retail News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred’s Inc. president and chief operating officer Michael Bloom has been named as chief executive officer, succeeding Jerry Shore, who is retiring. Bloom takes the CEO reins effective immediately, and plans call for Shore to retire from the company in February, Fred’s said Tuesday. “I am honored and humbled to be given