Indigo Books & Music chief executive Peter Ruis resigns

Indigo Books & Music Inc. says chief executive Peter Ruis has resigned.

The company says Ruis has agreed to serve as a consultant to the company for the next two months to support a smooth transition in leadership.

Ruis became CEO at the retailer last year, taking over from founder Heather Reisman.

He had been president at the company before taking the top job.