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Conn’s, Inc. President and CEO Steps Down

by Katie Lee October 18, 2022

The Woodlands, Texas — Conn’s, Inc.’s president and chief executive officer, Chandra Holt, has stepped down from her position and from the company’s board, effective immediately. Norman L. Miller will serve as interim president and chief executive officer. Miller was the company’s former president and CEO from September 2015 until August 2021 and executive chairman from August 2021 until April 2022; he also has been a member of the board of directors since September 2015. Miller is a retail and consumer finance industry veteran and executive with over 30 years …

October 18, 2022

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REI Co-op Hires VP, Physical Stores and Retail Operations

by Katie Lee October 17, 2022

Seattle — REI Co-op has added Mary-Farrell Tarbox to its retail leadership and corporate officer teams. Tarbox joins REI on October 24 as the company’s vice president, physical stores and retail operations. “Mary-Farrell is a proven leader in omni-channel operations. Her more than 30 years of leading successful teams across multiple retail environments made her a clear choice,” says Cameron Janes, chief commercial officer of REI Co-op. “As REI’s retail presence expands across the nation, she will have a key role in helping the co-op achieve our aspiration to serve …

October 17, 2022

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MarineMax Appoints 2 Key Leaders as Executive Officers

by Katie Lee October 14, 2022

Clearwater, Fla. — MarineMax, Inc., the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, has appointed two key leaders as executive officers of MarineMax. The company’s board of directors has named Shawn Berg and Kyle Langbehn as executive officers, effective October 1, 2022, as the company continues to execute its strategic growth plan. Berg has served as chief digital officer of MarineMax since April 2019, responsible for the company’s technology, marketing and digital business operations. Previously, he served as vice president of technology after joining MarineMax in 2017. Berg has over …

October 14, 2022

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Watterson Appoints New Chief Growth Officer

by Katie Lee October 13, 2022

Schaumburg, Ill. — Watterson has appointed Lisa M. Fry to chief growth officer. As a global business leader with more than 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Fry specializes in business strategy, facilities management and enterprise client solutions. Fry brings with her the expertise from international real estate giants CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield, where she held global executive and senior management roles. “My goal will be to build upon Watterson’s great foundation and assist in shaping the strategy of the company for the future,” says …

October 13, 2022

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Leading Ladies

by Katie Lee October 7, 2022

— By Paige Ward — Women who lead from executive-level positions are bringing much needed diversity, strength and stability to a rebounding restaurant industry during uncertain times. With the quick-service restaurant industry drastically shifting as a result of post-pandemic consumer trends, many brands are searching for innovative ideas that will keep up with the rapid change of pace. Four brands — Mongolian Concepts, Wetzel’s Pretzels, On the Border and Salata — are altering the very way their corporate suites think by diversifying their teams to place more …

October 7, 2022

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Target Names Chief Digital and Product Officer

by Katie Lee October 6, 2022

Minneapolis — Target Corporation has hired Prat Vemana as executive vice president, chief digital and product officer. Vemana will join Target on Oct. 31 as a member of Target’s leadership team, reporting to Cara Sylvester, chief guest experience officer. In this role, he will oversee Target’s digital business, including site merchandising, user experience, digital operations and product, and Target+, the retailer’s growing online third-party marketplace. Additionally, Vemana will provide key support for Target’s industry-leading product teams across the company by bringing a holistic view to the retailer’s overall product strategy. …

October 6, 2022

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Qurate Retail Group Names Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee October 5, 2022

West Chester, Pa. — Qurate Retail GroupSM has appointed Scott Barnhart as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. As COO, Barnhart leads supply chain, procurement, global business services, and corporate real estate and workplace services (CREWS) for all Qurate Retail Group brands globally; customer service and experience for all U.S. brands; and QVC® and HSN®’s U.S. fulfillment operations. Barnhart also oversees the transformation management office for Project Athens, Qurate Retail Group’s 3-year plan to establish revenue stability, OIBDA margin expansion and incremental cash flow generation. Barnhart reports to …

October 5, 2022

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Tibbs Paving Appoints Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee October 4, 2022

Manassas, Va. — Tibbs Paving, a commercial paving company based in Manassas, Va., has hired Mark McKain as its CEO. McKain brings multiple areas of key expertise to lead the company. He has a background in engineering and law, specializing in commercial and construction matters. His career experience includes working as a civil engineer, and serving in general counsel and senior management positions for several well-known engineering and construction companies. In his role at Tibbs Paving, McKain is responsible for the management of: Strategic Planning Profit and Loss Positioning the …

October 4, 2022

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Wienerschnitzel Promotes 15-Year Company Veteran to COO

by Katie Lee October 3, 2022

Irvine, Calif. — Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog franchise, has promoted longtime company executive Rusty Bills to chief operating officer, effective immediately. Bills brings 15 years of experience with Galardi Group Inc. to the COO position, which was last held by now-President and CEO J.R. Galardi, who was elevated to his current role in February. Bills’ previous roles have included his start with the company as franchise business consultant, director of operations and vice president of operations. As COO, Bills will spearhead cost savings, store-level technology advancements and streamline …

October 3, 2022

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Dollar Tree, Inc. Names Chief Development Officer

by Katie Lee September 28, 2022

Chesapeake, Va. — Dollar Tree, Inc. has added Pedro Voyer to its executive leadership team as the company’s new chief development officer. He has more than two decades of executive leadership experience in the restaurant industry — from Starbucks to Burger King to Panera Bread — including operations and facilities management. “With more than 25 years of leadership experience in the domestic and international multi-unit food and beverage industry, Pedro has a strong track record in profitable new unit growth, portfolio asset management and facility management,” says Mike Witynski, president …

September 28, 2022

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