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Skiptown Names New CEO & CFO

by Katie Lee

Charlotte, N.C. — Skiptown, a first-of-its-kind, tech-enabled pet care facility offering dog daycare, boarding, full service grooming, and a bar & park featuring indoor and outdoor off-leash play, is gearing up for national growth with a new leadership team in place. Seasoned executive Mike Rotondo has joined the organization as chief executive officer, and he named Molly Fisher as chief financial officer and Kristen Risby as head of marketing & communications. Skiptown is an emerging brand that caters to pups and their people. The brand currently has locations in Atlanta; …

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Starbird Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

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San Francisco — Starbird, a trailblazer in super-premium fast food, has appointed Maria Rivera as chief executive officer and to its board of directors. Rivera, an accomplished industry leader known for scaling some of the sector’s most dynamic brands, assumes leadership of the company. Founder Aaron Noveshen will transition fully to his role as chairman of the board. This move marks a defining moment for Starbird, signaling its bold next chapter as it accelerates national expansion, franchise growth and strong brand awareness — fueled by the vision of its founder, …

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PGA TOUR Superstore Names New CEO

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — National golf retail chain PGA TOUR Superstore has named Troy Rice as its new chief executive officer. Rice comes to PGA TOUR Superstore after 3 years as CEO of retail beverage chain Total Wine & More. Rice will report directly to Arthur M. Blank, owner and chairman of Blank Family of Businesses. He will begin his new role at PGA TOUR Superstore on Sept. 2, 2025. Global search firm Russell Reynolds Associates led the search after Dick Sullivan, CEO of PGA TOUR Superstore for the last 15 years, …

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Gap Inc. Appoints President and CEO of Athleta

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San Francisco — Gap Inc. has named Maggie Gauger as global brand president and CEO of Athleta, effective August 1, as Chris Blakeslee steps down from the role. Gauger joins the company from Nike. “We are thrilled for Maggie Gauger to join as CEO of Athleta as we look to accelerate the brand’s reinvigoration,” says Richard Dickson, Gap Inc. CEO. “Maggie blends proven business transformation capabilities, deep consumer centricity, product fluency and a heartfelt commitment to empowering women and girls. This combination of skills and experiences will equip her to …

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Tilly’s, Inc. Appoints President and CEO

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Irvine, Calif. — Effective August 18, 2025, Nate Smith will become president and chief executive officer and director of Tilly’s, Inc. In conjunction with this appointment, Hezy Shaked, co-founder, executive chairman and current president/CEO, will transition into the executive chairman role effective on that date. “On behalf of myself and the board, we are very excited to have Nate join our leadership team, and I am looking forward to working closely with him as he transitions into Tillys,” says Shaked. “We believe Nate’s combination of robust industry experience, core values …

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Bonchon Appoints New Development Leaders to Guide Franchise Growth

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Dallas — Bonchon, a global leader in Korean fried chicken, has added new appointments to its development team as it doubles down on U.S. and international expansion. Industry veteran David Wheeler (pictured here) has joined the company as vice president of development, while Michel Haddad has been appointed director of design and construction. “David brings the kind of franchise development expertise and industry relationships that are essential to driving Bonchon’s next phase of growth,” says CEO Suzie Tsai. “He will pursue ambitious multi-unit operators in high-potential markets as we focus …

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Subway Names New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Miami — Subway®, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, has named Jonathan Fitzpatrick as chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 28, 2025, following a comprehensive search.  With more than two decades of franchising and quick-service restaurant experience, Fitzpatrick has a proven track record of elevating sales and operational performance across global networks. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of Driven Brands where he led a best-in-class team to 17 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth. Previously, Fitzpatrick served in a range of senior leadership positions at Burger …

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Saks Global Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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New York City — Saks Global, the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, has appointed Brandy Richardson as chief financial officer, effective Aug. 18, 2025. Richardson succeeds the interim chief financial officer, Mark Weinsten, who joined Saks Global to lead the company’s finance organization through the initial stages of its transformation following its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group in December 2024. With nearly 25 years of experience, Richardson joins Saks Global from Tailored Brands, Inc., where she has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2021. …

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Tailored Brands CFO to Depart

by Katie Lee

Houston — Brandy Richardson, chief financial officer of Tailored Brands, Inc., will be leaving to pursue another opportunity (as CFO of Saks Global), effective July 25, 2025. Tailored Brands has launched a search for a successor. In the interim, the existing finance team will report to John Tighe, president and forthcoming chief executive officer. “Since joining us in 2021, Brandy has contributed to our successful business and financial transformation,” says Peter Sachse, current Tailored Brands CEO and forthcoming executive chairman. “With a strong foundation in place, I’m confident that with …

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Edible Brands Names Hospitality Veteran as President and Chief Stores Officer

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Atlanta — Edible Brands®, the parent company of Edible Arrangements®, Roti Modern Mediterranean® and Edibles.com, has appointed seasoned restaurant and franchising leader Matthew Walls as president and chief stores officer. A seasoned executive with extensive experience across operations, development, technology and general management, Walls will play a critical role in driving innovation, empowering franchisees and elevating all three of the brand’s core businesses. Walls’ background spans a variety of disciplines, from logistics and business intelligence to domestic and international growth, equipping him with a broad, strategic lens for scaling complex …

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