Fitch Acquires RPA

Fitch Worldwide (London) has announced the acquisition of RPA (Retail Planning Associates, Columbus, Ohio). The new entity, to be called Fitch:RPA, will move to the Fitch U.S. campus in Columbus. Current RPA ceo Todd Cameron will be president and ceo.

“Fitch and RPA are true pioneers in the areas of retail and product design,” said Fitch chairman and ceo Rodney Fitch, “with an unsurpassed knowledge of consumer behavior and more than 58 years of combined experience. This acquisition places some of the industry’s best talent, experience, expertise and resources under one roof.”

RPA joins the worldwide Fitch network of more than 18 studios in the U.S., Asia, South America and Europe.