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Fort Mill, S.C. — Shoe Carnival, Inc. has appointed Kerry Jackson as senior vice president, new business development. In this newly created role, he will report directly to Shoe Carnival’s president and chief executive officer, Mark Worden, and spearhead the company’s merger and acquisition activities, integration of acquired businesses and synergy capture initiatives as part of the company’s strategic vision to become the nation’s leading family footwear retailer. Jackson brings 35 years of experience with Shoe Carnival, including 27 years serving as chief financial officer before retiring in 2023. He …

Batavia, Ill. — ALDI U.S. has promoted Jason Hart, currently ALDI U.S. chief executive officer, to join the executive board of ALDI South as group chief operating officer. Hart will help oversee the company’s global operations in Salzburg, Austria, effective Sept. 1. Atty McGrath, currently chief operating officer, will assume the ALDI U.S. chief executive role. During his decade-long leadership as ALDI U.S. CEO, Hart has led the rapid expansion and development of the ALDI brand, overseeing the store count nearly double from 1,300 in 32 states to 2,500 across …

Atlanta — The Home Depot® has named Angie Brown as executive vice president (EVP) and chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, she will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity and software development for The Home Depot’s 2,350 retail stores and more than 790 branches, its supply chain facilities, store support centers and online systems. “Angie is an exceptional leader whose customer-first mindset consistently drives meaningful innovation across our business,” says Ted Decker, chair, president and CEO. “Her strategic vision and deep expertise have been …

Seattle — Nordstrom, Inc. has announced that Erik, Pete and Jamie Nordstrom, as well as other members of the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A.B. de C.V., have completed their all-cash acquisition of Nordstrom for $24.25 per share. Shareholders of the company will also be paid cash dividends of $0.25 per share and $0.1462 per share, reflecting the special cash dividend and a “stub period” quarterly dividend. With the completion of the transaction, Erik and Pete Nordstrom will lead the company as co-CEOs. Nordstrom common stock ceased trading …