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Robert M.
Chessen worked as Vice President-Human Resources at Brookstone, Inc. from 2010 to 2013.
Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President-Human Resources at Charming Shoppes, Inc., Senior Vice President-Human Resources at General Nutrition Centers, Inc., Senior VP-Human Resources, Logistics & Planning at Gart Sports Co., and Vice President-Human Resources at Crosstown Traders, Inc. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University.
Former positions of Robert M. Chessen
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Brookstone, Inc.
Brookstone, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH. | Human Resources Officer | 2013-05-31 |
Gart Sports Co. | Human Resources Officer | - |
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Charming Shoppes, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates women's specialty apparel stores. It markets women's plus-size specialty apparel. The firm operates through two segments: Retail Stores segment and Direct-to-Consumer segment. The company was founded on September 13, 1940 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA. | Human Resources Officer | - |
Crosstown Traders, Inc.
Crosstown Traders, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Crosstown Traders, Inc. markets and sells women's apparel, footwear, accessories, and specialty gifts. It offers women's apparel through its catalog titles such as Old Pueblo Traders, Intimate Appeal, Regalia, Coward Shoe, Bedford Fair Lifestyles, Bedford Fair Shoestyles, Willow Ridge, Lew Magram, Brownstone Studio, and Monterey Bay Clothing Co. It has operating facilities in Phoenix, AZ, Greenwich, CT, Carlsbad, CA, Wilmington, NC and central Wisconsin. The company was founded by Lightman Steven in 2002 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ. | Human Resources Officer | - |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Human Resources Officer | - |
Training of Robert M. Chessen
Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Brookstone, Inc.
Brookstone, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH. | Retail Trade |
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Charming Shoppes, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates women's specialty apparel stores. It markets women's plus-size specialty apparel. The firm operates through two segments: Retail Stores segment and Direct-to-Consumer segment. The company was founded on September 13, 1940 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA. | Retail Trade |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Retail Trade |
Gart Sports Co. | Retail Trade |
Crosstown Traders, Inc.
Crosstown Traders, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Crosstown Traders, Inc. markets and sells women's apparel, footwear, accessories, and specialty gifts. It offers women's apparel through its catalog titles such as Old Pueblo Traders, Intimate Appeal, Regalia, Coward Shoe, Bedford Fair Lifestyles, Bedford Fair Shoestyles, Willow Ridge, Lew Magram, Brownstone Studio, and Monterey Bay Clothing Co. It has operating facilities in Phoenix, AZ, Greenwich, CT, Carlsbad, CA, Wilmington, NC and central Wisconsin. The company was founded by Lightman Steven in 2002 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ. | Retail Trade |
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