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Bealls Inc. Promotes Long-Time Executive to President

by Katie Lee March 3, 2023

Bradenton, Fla. — Bradenton, Fla.-based retailer Bealls, Inc. has promoted Tianne Doyle to president. Doyle began her career with Macy’s, joined Bealls in 1991 and rose to executive vice president and chief merchandise officer in 2020. She will be responsible for store operations, merchandising, product development and marketing for the company’s portfolio of 670 retail stores in 23 states. “Tianne is a highly respected leader with an outstanding reputation in the retail industry. She puts her all into everything that she does,” says Matt Beall, chairman and CEO, Bealls, Inc. …

March 3, 2023

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Kohl’s Names New President & Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee February 28, 2023

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Kohl’s has named 30-year retail veteran Dave Alves as its new president and chief operating officer, reporting to CEO Tom Kingsbury, effective in April. In this role, Alves will be responsible for Kohl’s enterprise operations including its nearly 1,200 stores, global supply chain and distribution centers, real estate portfolio, purchasing, sustainability, risk management and compliance functions. “We are thrilled to have Dave join our senior leadership team as we drive the business forward,” says Kingsbury. “Kohl’s is a tremendous company with a strong and loyal customer …

February 28, 2023

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Church’s Texas Chicken Names New EVP, CFO

by Katie Lee February 27, 2023

Atlanta — Church’s Texas Chicken® has hired Atlanta-based executive Danton Nolan as the company’s executive vice president, chief financial officer. Nolan, who joins the company from Inspire Brands, replaces Louis Profumo, who is retiring after 18 years of service with the brand. Reporting to CEO Joe Guith, Nolan brings a wealth of industry experience including several years at Arby’s in the role of senior vice president of finance, where he contributed to a successful brand turnaround initiative during his tenure. He joins Church’s Texas Chicken® from Inspire Brands, the second …

February 27, 2023

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Twin Peaks Adds New VP of Franchise Sales & Development

by Katie Lee February 27, 2023

Dallas — As Twin Peaks Restaurant continues the march toward its 100th restaurant, it will turn to a new leader to oversee its increased growth across the country and more markets around the globe. Industry veteran Ray Bodnar is joining the brand’s team as vice president of franchise sales and development. Bodnar, who was most recently director of franchise sales for Captain D’s, brings more than 18 years of experience in franchising, enterprise sales and business development. “Our goal in 2023 and beyond is to start painting the globe buffalo …

February 27, 2023

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HungerRush Expands Executive Leadership with 4 New Appointments

by Katie Lee February 15, 2023

Houston — HungerRush, a leading cloud software provider for the restaurant industry, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of a new chief financial officer (CFO), chief operating officer (COO), vice president of finance and vice president of independent operators (I/O) sales. The growing finance team welcomes two new team members. David Tabachnick joins the team as CFO and Patrick Hughes will assume the role of vice president of finance. Tabachnick joins HungerRush from Acoustic where he most recently served as CAO. He brings more than 20 years of …

February 15, 2023

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Tractor Supply Extends Contract for President/CEO and Makes Board Succession Plans

by Katie Lee February 13, 2023

Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has extended the employment contract of its president and chief executive officer, Hal Lawton, as well as made key transitions on its board of directors. The board has elected long-standing member Edna Morris as chairman. She will succeed Cynthia Jamison, who is retiring, effective May 11, 2023. Additionally, Tom Kingsbury has resigned, effective February 6, 2023, as a member of the board in order to focus on his new role as CEO at Kohl’s Corporation. …

February 13, 2023

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Kohl’s Names Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer

by Katie Lee February 9, 2023

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Kohl’s has hired 25-year retail veteran Nick Jones as its new chief merchandising and digital officer, reporting directly to CEO Tom Kingsbury, effective in March. “We are very excited to have Nick join our team and lead our merchandising organization,” says Kingsbury. “During his career, Nick’s been the chief merchant for one of the UK’s biggest retailers, led multiple categories for department store Marks & Spencer, and was a key leader in the category and international expansion of the multibillion-dollar George brand.” Jones has more than …

February 9, 2023

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Krystal Names New Vice President of Operations

by Katie Lee February 7, 2023

Atlanta — Krystal Restaurants LLC, the original home of the slider in the South, has hired seasoned restaurant and hospitality leader Jermaine Walker is its new vice president of operations. The legacy brand has been undergoing aggressive growth plans, having opened its first international location last year and continues on this trajectory with a new restaurant that opened in Alabama last month and more on the way. “I am honored to join Krystal and be part of their expansion efforts,” says Walker. “I’ve spent my career supporting companies in their …

February 7, 2023

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Kohl’s Appoints New CEO

by Katie Lee February 6, 2023

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Kohl’s Corporation and its board of directors have unanimously appointed Tom Kingsbury as chief executive officer, effective February 2, 2023. Kingsbury has served as interim CEO since December 2, 2022. He will continue to serve on the company’s board. “Tom’s exceptional track record growing retail businesses and his deep knowledge of Kohl’s makes him the right choice for Kohl’s next CEO. Since joining the board, Tom has added valuable insight and perspective, and as interim CEO, he has demonstrated strong leadership and made a meaningful and …

February 6, 2023

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Gelson’s Promotes Several Executives, Including President/CEO

by Katie Lee February 6, 2023

Encino, Calif. — Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president and CEO following the departure of Rob McDougall, who has retired from Gelson’s after 15 years with the Southern California-based brand. The new leadership position marks Bagan’s third promotion in 2 years, most recently moving from COO into the role of president in July 2022. As president and CEO, Bagan will assume greater responsibility for the company’s overall vision, business and growth strategy, as well as managing relationships with the board of directors and parent company Pan Pacific International Holdings …

February 6, 2023

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