GREEN BAY, Wis.-Michael Cooper has joined Shopko as senior vice president of marketing.

In his new role, Cooper is responsible for leading the retailer’s branding strategy and marketing initiatives. He reports to Jill Soltau, president and chief merchandising officer, and has succeeded Nancy Altman, who has left the company.

Before taking his new post, Cooper was with Office Depot in a number of executive positions, most recently as vice president of marketing. Prior to joining Office Depot, Cooper was with Accenture as a retail practice consultant.

CALHOUN, Ga.–Rizzy Home has named Larry Hedrick as Midwest regional sales manager, as well as responsible for the rent-to-own distribution channel nationwide. Hedrick will report directly to Kevin Welch, national sales manager of Rizzy Home.

A rug industry veteran, Hedrick is the principal of Hedrick Enterprises, which most recently represented Karastan/Mohawk. He also previously served as president of Lifestyles USA, director of merchandising for Rug Studio and Smith & Noble and vice president of Bernsen’s Oriental Rugs.

CALHOUN, Ga.–Rizzy Home has named Joe Barkley the Southeast & Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager, with additional responsibilities for national accounts. In this newly created position, Barkley reports to Mark Ferullo, Rizzy Home vice president, and will be headquartered in Rizzy’s facility here.

“Barkley’s vast experience will be an asset contributing with product development, sales leadership, in addition to account development and management,” Ferullo said.

BURNSVILLE, Minn.–Veteran home furnishings writer, editor and marketing/communications specialist Kimberley Wray has joined FurnitureDealer.Net as editorial director.