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Qurate Retail, Inc. Names Next President and CEO

by Katie Lee

Englewood, Colo. — Qurate Retail, Inc. has hired David Rawlinson II to assume the role of president and CEO, effective October 1. He will succeed Mike George, who is retiring, after a 2-month transition period beginning August 1, during which time Rawlinson will serve as president and CEO-elect. “We are pleased to welcome David Rawlinson to the Qurate family,” says Greg Maffei, executive chairman of Qurate Retail. “David brings an impressive track record of success, most recently with two storied brands, Nielsen and Grainger. At these companies, David was a …

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Freddy’s Names Chief Development Officer, Expands Franchise Development Executive Team

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Wichita, Kan. — Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® has added multiple new members to the development team, which will be led by Andrew Thengvall, who was recently promoted to chief development officer. For the last 6 years, Thengvall served as senior vice president of strategic growth & chief legal officer. Now he will oversee the company’s most recent additions including Mary Coots, director of franchise development, and Todd Phelps, director of franchise real estate. “Andrew Thengvall’s dedication to advising and strengthening the Freddy’s brand has been stellar …

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IT’SUGAR Names New Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — IT’SUGAR, one of the largest specialty candy retailers in North America with 96 retail locations, has appointed Mike Koempel as chief operating officer. He brings to the company extensive experience in strategy, finance, operations, IT and merchandise planning and allocation. Most recently, Koempel spent over 3 years at multibillion-dollar retailer Victoria Secret Lingerie as executive vice president/chief operating officer from 2017 to 2020. Prior to Victoria Secret Lingerie, Koempel served as executive vice president/chief financial officer at L Brands’ Mast Global Division from 2007 to 2017. …

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Luxury Outerwear Retailer Mackage Appoints New CEO

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Montreal — Mackage, the luxury outerwear specialist, has appointed New York City fashion veteran Tanya Golesic as chief executive officer. She joins the Canadian retailer from Jimmy Choo. Golesic is a Canadian who has lived and worked in New York for over 20 years and brings a rare depth of global high fashion experience to Mackage, underscoring the company’s commitment to worldwide growth in the luxury space. “Tanya’s results-driven approach will build brand desirability through innovative digital marketing, focused product assortments and international expansion in key markets. All will serve …

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Big Lots Appoints EVP, Chief Technology Officer

by Katie Lee

Columbus, Ohio — Big Lots, Inc. has appointed Gurmeet Singh as executive vice president, chief technology officer of Big Lots, effective July 12, 2021. He succeeds Stew Wenerstrom, who will be officially retiring in October following a transition period. Singh will report directly to Bruce Thorn, president and chief executive officer of Big Lots. Singh has more than 30 years of experience in information technology. Most recently, he was the group chief digital officer at the Al Futtaim Group in Dubai, leading all technology, data and digital efforts for the …

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JRI Hospitality Opens New Office, Hires Senior Leadership

by Katie Lee

Wichita, Kan. — JRI Hospitality, which operates four restaurant brands spread throughout the country, has opened a new 3,286-square-foot office in Wichita, Kan., to help continue its growth trajectory and added two senior-level executives who will work there. Mark Scholler has joined the company as its new chief development officer. Scholler previously served as senior vice president of franchise development for Freddy’s LLC — the parent company of the Freddy’s brand — since 2007. He has almost 50 years of restaurant experience over the course of his career. Scholler had …

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Levin Management Promotes Senior Property Manager to Portfolio Manager

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North Plainfield, N.J. — Denise Ciaravino has been promoted to portfolio manager at Levin Management Corporation (LMC), according to Erika Toscani, vice president of property management. Ciaravino joined the North Plainfield, N.J.-based commercial real estate services firm in 2006 as property manager and was named senior property manager in 2009; for the past decade she has overseen the day-to-day operation of a shopping center portfolio totaling approximately 1 million square feet. In her new role as portfolio manager, Ciaravino will also be the single point of contact for a 9-property, …

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Fossil Group Appoints New Chief Digital Officer

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Richardson, Texas — Fossil Group, Inc. continues to build on its industry-leading transformation to a digital-first retailer with the appointment of Holly Briedis to the company’s executive leadership team as executive vice president, chief digital officer. “The digital footprint of consumers continues to grow, and brands leaning into this evolution are the ones driving growth,” says Kosta Kartsotis, Fossil Group’s chairman and CEO. “Holly’s extensive leadership and expertise in driving customer-centered digital transformations for retail brands during her time with McKinsey & Company will help Fossil Group cement itself as …

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Dollar General Expands Healthcare Services with Newly Created Chief Medical Officer Role

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Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General Corporation is expanding its healthcare offering to continue to meet more of its customers’ needs and establish itself as a health destination. This effort includes the appointment of Albert Wu, M.D. to the newly created position of vice president, chief medical officer. He joined the company on July 6 and reports to Jeff Owen, Dollar General’s chief operating officer. Dr. Wu will help to develop Dollar General’s new healthcare services efforts by establishing and strengthening relationships with current and prospective healthcare product and service providers …

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Shipley Do-Nuts Expands Executive Leadership Team

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Houston — Shipley Do-Nuts continues building its senior leadership team with the addition of Donna Josephson as chief marketing officer and Kerry Leo as vice president of technology. Josephson (pictured at right) previously held CMO titles at Corner Bakery, Fazoli’s and McAlister’s Deli. She also brings experience from Wendy’s International, Applebee’s International and Chick-fil-A. Leo has more than a decade of technology and operational leadership experience and joins Shipley from Church’s Chicken/Texas Chicken, where he served as senior director of information technology. Prior to Church’s Chicken, Leo served as director, …

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