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Carlsbad, Calif. — Good Feet Holdings, LLC, a global holdings group of premium wellness brands, including The Good Feet Store and ING Source, has appointed Doug Zarkin as its incoming chief brand officer. He begins his new role on Oct. 15. As chief brand officer, Zarkin will oversee the portfolio of companies within Good Feet Holdings, which encompasses The Good Feet Store and ING Source compression socks, among others. His responsibilities will extend across the entire range of brands, strengthening the equity and footprint of each entity as leaders in …

Los Angeles — Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company for El Super, Smart & Final and Fiesta Mart stores, has announced the retirement of Smart & Final’s president, Scott Drew, effective Sept. 29, 2023. Drew began his career in the industry more than four decades ago as a grocery clerk. He joined Smart & Final in 2010, leading the organization with a steadfast commitment to Smart & Final’s core values and a profound dedication to the personal and professional growth of the company’s associates. …

Evansville, Ind. — Shoe Carnival, Inc., a leading retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, has named Patrick Edwards as the company’s senior vice president, chief financial officer, secretary and treasurer. Edwards had served as chief accounting officer and secretary since 2021 and had served as vice president and controller since he joined the company in 2019. Prior to joining Shoe Carnival, Edwards served in increasing roles of responsibility in finance and accounting during his 18-year career with Vectren Corporation, a publicly traded utility holding company, including serving as …

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Automotive retailer AutoNation, Inc. has appointed Jeff Parent as its new chief operating officer (COO). With extensive experience in senior executive roles spanning sales, supply chain management and business strategy, Parent brings a wealth of expertise to lead the company’s operational and strategic initiatives. His start date is expected to be Oct. 16, 2023. As COO, Parent will play a pivotal role in AutoNation’s continuous efforts to drive growth, enhance operational efficiency and provide exceptional customer experiences across its extensive network of locations. “Jeff Parent is …