Rue La La Names Robert Hall Chief Marketing Officer

BOSTON, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Rue La La, a leading private sale shopping destination, today announced the appointment of Robert Hall as Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 11, 2010. Hall will be responsible for Rue La La's long-term brand, marketing and customer communications strategy, including new membership acquisition, retention and engagement, membership feedback and brand partner positioning. Hall will report to Ben Fischman, Rue La La's CEO.

"Robert's appointment amplifies Rue La La's commitment to driving communication between consumers and brands.  He will be instrumental in ensuring that we continually enhance our brand positioning and customer experience for the benefit of our partners and membership," said Ben Fischman, CEO, Rue La La.  "Robert's more than 20 years of experience in building world-class brands and leading successful marketing teams has provided him with a keen understanding of consumer engagement. He knows the central role that innovation plays in establishing and sustaining consumer relationships. He will be an incredible asset as we continue to build the Rue La La brand."

Hall joins Rue La La from the Boston Beer Company, where he served as Vice President of Brand Development since 2000. In that role, he managed a marketing team of 43 and was responsible for all marketing functions including developing a new brand strategy and advertising campaigns for the company. During his 10-year tenure, his leadership contributed to the significant increase in sales and strengthened Samuel Adams brand equity.

Prior to joining the Boston Beer Company, Hall worked at the Kellogg Company from September 1995 to July 2000, in various capacities including Vice President of Marketing for U.S. Natural and Functional Foods, Vice President of North America Cereal Innovation, and Director of Marketing for US Cereal New Products. Hall previously held positions at Kraft General Foods Canada, where he was responsible for elevating Jell-O to become one of the company's premier brands. Hall also oversaw brand management activities for Smith Kline Beecham in Toronto.

Hall received his Honors Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Trent University.  

About Rue La La

Rue La La is an exclusive, invitation-only online shopping destination that features premier brands within 48-hour, private-sale, lifestyle boutiques. Founded by Ben Fischman in 2008, Rue La La provides its members with access to premium lifestyle brands for apparel, home, beauty, travel and experiences at up to 70 percent off retail. Rue La La is a part of Retail Convergence Inc. (RCI), a GSI Commerce, Inc. company (Nasdaq: GSIC). Experience Rue La La by visiting www.ruelala.com.

SOURCE Rue La La