In his new role, he will also continue to be responsible for Information Technology and Supply Chain.
Rich joined the Company in August, 1998, was named Chief Information Officer in September 1999 and most recently was appointed Vice President Supply Chain and Chief Information Officer in November 2001.
Each of these executives, together with Matthew Florally, Senior Vice President - Stores, G William Waltzinger, Jr, Vice President - Bed Bath & Beyond Inc Corporate Development and President - Harmon Stores Inc, Allan N Rauch, Vice President - Legal and General Counsel, Chuck Bilezikian, Chief Executive Officer - Christmas Tree Shops Inc, and Donna Steele, President - Christmas Tree Shops Inc, will continue to report to Steven H Temares, Chief Executive Officer.