IRUG names a new retail director

The International Retail User Group (IRUG) has elected Mark Fedele to its board of directors.

Fedele is currently director retail application development for Jo-Ann Stores. He is a senior application development leader with over 25 years of experience, which he has spent working for Jo-Ann Stores LLC (9+ years), OfficeMax (7 years), Walt Disney Co. (6 years), and May Department Stores Company (3 years).

“Mark brings to IRUG’s board a fresh new approach as the organization continues to move into an expanded OPEN program meeting the needs of the Retail membership as retail technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace,” said John Rohland, IRUG’s president.

“We understand that today’s retail technology and business needs of the membership are much more than just a single vendor’s POS," added Rohland. "We are looking forward to advancing the new IRUG, open standard with enhanced participation of the retail and associate directors and Marks participation and contribution. We anticipate new technology and business perspectives from an array of new retailers and solution providers."