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Ulta Beauty Names New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

Bolingbrook, Ill. — Ulta Beauty, Inc. has named Christopher DelOrefice as its next chief financial officer. He will begin his new role on Dec. 5, 2025, and Chris Lialios will continue to serve as interim chief financial officer until that time. DelOrefice joins Ulta Beauty from Becton Dickinson & Company, where he has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer since September 2021. Prior to Becton Dickinson, DelOrefice spent more than 20 years with Johnson & Johnson. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the Ulta Beauty family. …

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Dollar Tree Selects Legion WFM to Transform Labor Operations, Enhance Associate Experience

by Katie Lee

Redwood City, Calif. — Legion Technologies, an innovator in workforce management (WFM), is partnering with Dollar Tree, Inc. to deliver enhanced labor optimization and associate engagement to its fleet of stores and distribution centers across North America. “As a retailer with more than 9,000 stores, 18 distribution centers and over 150,000 associates, we needed a next-generation solution that would allow us to better manage our labor budget while increasing associate engagement. Legion’s platform showed us we didn’t have to compromise,” says Jocelyn Konrad, chief of Dollar Tree Stores and enterprise …

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Toppers Pizza Names New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

Whitewater, Wis. — Toppers Pizza has appointed Ian Bruggeman as chief financial officer, adding a seasoned professional to its executive team. He will oversee the company’s finance, supply chain and human resources functions while serving as a strategic partner to the CEO. Bruggeman brings a diverse background that spans consulting, asset management and operational leadership in the restaurant sector. He previously held roles in financial planning and analysis, franchise development and operations at Naf Naf Grill, equipping him with a unique blend of analytical expertise and hands-on operational experience. At …

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ITW Food Equipment Group Appoints New VP of US FEG Dealer Sales Organization

by Katie Lee

Glenview, Ill. — ITW Food Equipment Group has appointed Ray Peden as its new vice president of U.S. FEG dealer sales organization. He will lead the ITW FEG dealer sales team in generating organic growth by providing dealer support and strengthening partner relationships, as well as maintaining a critical focus on key customers. Peden and the sales team will also be responsible for driving growth through their product application expertise across the ITW FEG premium brands, including Hobart, Traulsen, Baxter, Vulcan and Wolf. “We are excited to welcome Ray to …

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale Names Retail Veteran as Senior GM

by Katie Lee

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Galleria Fort Lauderdale, one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, has named retail veteran Jim Heilmann as senior general manager. In this role, Heilmann will guide the center’s operations, marketing efforts, community engagement and tenant relations, with a focus on elevating the guest experience and driving long term value for the property. Heilmann’s expertise spans leadership positions at some of the nation’s top retail and entertainment destinations. He most recently served as vice president of operations for experiential entertainment district AREA15 in Las Vegas, where he …

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Swig Names New President and Chief of Franchise Partnerships

by Katie Lee

Sandy, Utah — Swig, the creator of the dirty soda beverage category, is ramping up its nationwide growth by promoting Todd Smith to president, following his tenure as chief commercial officer, and appointing franchise sales veteran Shannon Swenson as chief, franchise partnerships. “We’re at a major moment for dirty soda,” says Alex Dunn, CEO of Swig. “People crave playful, personalized drinks, and Swig is here to deliver — coast to coast. Todd’s vision, Shannon’s franchising prowess and the talent of Swig’s leaders and team members alike are the perfect combination …

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Cracker Barrel Makes Changes to Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Lebanon, Tenn. — Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is making changes to its leadership and organizational structure. Doug Hisel, previously vice president, field operations, has been promoted to senior vice president, store operations, overseeing field operations and operations services. Hisel is an 18-year veteran of Cracker Barrel and brings a strong ability to balance operational excellence with a deep understanding of people and Cracker Barrel’s processes and standards. He started at the company as an associate manager in Indianapolis in 2007 and has served in various other operations roles …

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Five Below Appoints New CFO and Chief Merchandising Officer

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc., an extreme-value retailer, has appointed Daniel Sullivan as chief financial officer (CFO) and Michelle Israel as chief merchandising officer (CMO), effective Oct. 6, 2025. Both executives will report to Winnie Park, chief executive officer. Sullivan will be responsible for Five Below’s financial operations and related strategies, overseeing its finance, information technology (IT) and asset protection teams. Israel will be responsible for merchandising, planning, allocation, product sourcing, as well as product development, quality and compliance. “We are thrilled to welcome Dan and Michelle to the Five …

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Happy Joe’s Expands Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Davenport, Iowa — Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has added several seasoned leaders to its executive team, including Jenny Culp as vice president of purchasing and supply chain and Christopher Anschutz as vice president of restaurant operations. Culp has played a major role within the brand’s operations and supply chain since 2007, most recently serving as the director of purchasing and supply chain. In her new role as vice president, she will oversee sourcing, vendor partnerships and distribution strategies that position franchisees for success while ensuring consistency, quality and …

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Friar Tux Appoints New President

by Abby Cox

Anaheim, Calif. — Anaheim, California-based Friar Tux has appointed Scott Norris as president. Norris is a veteran of the men’s apparel and retail industry who has held various leadership roles for more than two decades. In his new role, Norris will lead Friar Tux’s growth strategy across its digital channels and e-commerce platforms, drive expansion into new brick-and-mortar markets and develop Friar Tux teams. He will also focus on reducing friction across the customer journey, while advancing technologies such as the company’s AI-powered Fit Calculator, which is designed to deliver sizing …

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