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Canton, Mass. — The board of directors of Destination XL Group, Inc., the leading integrated commerce specialty retailer of Big + Tall men’s clothing and shoes in the United States, has entered into an amended employment agreement with Harvey S. Kanter to extend the term of his role as president and chief executive officer. He has served as president & CEO and as a member of its board since April 1, 2019. “We are extremely pleased that Harvey has agreed to continue to lead our company into at least mid-August …

Lexington, Ky. — Valvoline Inc., a leader in preventive automotive maintenance delivering quick and convenient service, has announced that Sam Mitchell is retiring as chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective September 30, 2023. Mitchell will be succeeded by Lori Flees, current president of retail services, as the company’s CEO. Flees will also join Valvoline’s board. “On behalf of the board, I want to thank Sam for his leadership of Valvoline for the last 21 years,” says Rich Freeland, chairman of the Valvoline board. “During …

Pittsburgh — The chief operations officer of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., Michael Rempell, has decided to leave the company in early fiscal 2024. After more than 23 years with AEO, Rempell has decided to pursue personal interests and spend more time with his family. The company has begun a search for a successor, and Rempell will stay on to ensure a smooth and successful transition. “For over two decades, Michael has been a valuable member of our executive team and I am grateful for his numerous contributions. He has been …

San Francisco — The board of directors of Gap Inc., whose portfolio includes Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, has appointed Richard Dickson as the company’s president and chief executive officer, effective August 22, 2023. He joins the company from toy maker Mattel. “Richard has invaluable expertise in areas critical to the work Gap Inc. is doing to strengthen the company for the long term. And we are thrilled to have his visionary leadership as the company redefines the future potential of Gap Inc. and its renowned American fashion …

Lincolnshire, Ill. — Camping World Holdings, Inc. has promoted Brenda Wintrow and William Colling II to the roles of executive vice president. These key appointments reflect the company’s commitment to recognizing and developing talent from within, while further strengthening its leadership team as the company works towards continued growth. Wintrow has been promoted to executive vice president – Camping World Operations where she will oversee driving revenue and maximizing profitably of the dealership business through process improvement and talent development. Wintrow, who had been promoted to senior vice president of …