Robert Thompson

Leslie's Poolmart announced its entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain business assets of Jasper's Clear Pool Wholesale. The acquisition is expected to significantly expand Jasper's and Leslie's commercial business segments in Arizona. Closing of the transaction, anticipated in August 2011, is subject to certain closing conditions.

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid announced Thursday changes in its human resources and operations departments. The 4,700-store chain named Brian Fiala as EVP human resources and Robert Thompson as EVP store operations. Rite Aid also appointed Bill Romine as SVP of the chain’s western division. Fiala had previously served as EVP store operations, having joined the company in 2007 after working for 24 years at Target. He replaces Steve Parsons, who is leaving the company to take another position, and will report to president and CEO John Standley. Thompson will replace Fiala as EVP store operations, reporting to