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Tuesday Morning Taps Former Burlington COO as its New CEO

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Tuesday Morning, a leading off-price retailer of home goods and décor, has named Fred Hand as its new chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective May 17, 2021. Hand is one of the most experienced and well respected off-price retail executives, most recently serving as chief operating officer of Burlington Stores, Inc. “We are confident Fred is the ideal choice to lead Tuesday Morning’s future growth,” says Sherry Smith, chairperson of the board. “Fred is an exceptional retailer with outstanding operating, merchandising and …

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Toast Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

Boston — Toast, the cloud-based, end-to-end technology platform purpose-built for the entire restaurant community, has appointed Elena Gomez as chief financial officer, effective immediately. As CFO, Gomez will lead Toast’s finance organization and will be responsible for accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, and business operations. “I am thrilled to welcome Elena to our executive team,” says Chris Comparato, CEO of Toast. “She is a proven business leader and financial executive with more than two decades of experience leading the financial operations of businesses sitting at the intersection of technology, …

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Ashley Stewart Names New Chief Creative Officer

by Katie Lee

Secaucus, N.J. — Leading fashion retailer Ashley Stewart, Inc., which has 82 physical stores in addition to its e-commerce presence, has appointed Lloyd Boston as chief creative officer (CCO). Boston will assume responsibility for the creative direction of the Ashley Stewart brand. Boston joins Gary Sheinbaum, Ashley Stewart’s newly appointed chief executive officer (CEO). The two unite forces once more after time shared building the Tommy Hilfiger brand. Boston began his career as Tommy Hilfiger’s first hand-picked intern in 1989, rising to the brand’s first vice president of art direction. …

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RWS Facility Services Hires New Vice President of Facility Services

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Chadds Ford, Pa. — RWS Facility Services (RWS), a provider of comprehensive managed facility services, has appointed Tom LaMartina to the role of vice president of facility managed services. In this role, LaMartina will be responsible for overseeing the RWS sales and service organization that provides support services to facilities in manufacturing, distribution, pharma and commercial offices in the company’s growing national footprint of facility services clients. LaMartina joins RWS after 7 years at ISS Facility Services, most recently as senior vice president for the specialized services division. He previously …

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Lucky California Flagship Store Readies for Reopening With New Team Members

by Katie Lee

Pleasanton, Calif. — Final touches are being made in preparation for the grand opening of Lucky California’s newly remodeled flagship store and innovation lab on May 12 in Pleasanton, Calif. The neighborhood grocery store has been extensively remodeled and rebranded from Lucky to Lucky California. The Eatery offers tri tip barbeque and juicy burgers, create your own noodle and rice bowls, familiar comfort food favorites, and fusion burritos with savory Indian, Chinese and Korean sauces. Everything is made fresh. Eatery meals can be enjoyed at the outdoor patio, taken to …

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Casey’s General Stores Names Chief Information Security Officer

by Katie Lee

Ankeny, Iowa — Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has hired Paul Suarez as its chief information security officer. This is a newly created role that will lead the cybersecurity team at the fourth largest convenience retailer. Suarez will report to Adrian Butler, chief information officer. He joins the company from Walmart. “Paul’s longtime retailer experience paired with his cybersecurity expertise will take Casey’s security strategy to the next level,” says Butler. With 35 years of experience in cybersecurity, network operations and telecommunications, Suarez will provide strategic leadership and direction for Casey’s …

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Albertsons Companies Names New Chief Data Officer

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Boise, Idaho — Albertsons Companies, Inc. has hired Danielle Crop to join the company as senior vice president and chief data officer. Crop was most recently chief data officer at American Express. Crop will be responsible for building and executing a world-class central data strategy that delivers benefits for the customer regardless of whether they shop in store or on the company’s digital platforms. Crop’s work will use machine learning and advanced data science capabilities to enhance performance across our businesses and markets. “Today, excellence in delighting customers can be …

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National Vision Welcomes Chief Stores Officer

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Duluth, Ga. — National Vision Holdings, Inc., one of the nation’s largest optical retailers providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, has selected Roger Francis as chief stores officer, effective May 3, 2021. Francis will report to Reade Fahs, chief executive officer, and will oversee operations for more than 1,200 stores across all National Vision brands. Francis joins National Vision after 18 years with CVS, where he served most recently as senior vice president of HealthHUB Retail Operations and was responsible for leading the implementation of an innovative store format …

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Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. Names SVP, Global Supply Chain Officer

by Katie Lee

Tampa, Fla. — David Deno, CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., has announced the promotion of Lissette Gonzalez to senior vice president, supply chain. In her new role, Gonzalez will lead the company’s supply chain and join the executive leadership team. Previously, she spent 16 years with Office Depot. “Lissette has made many important contributions to our supply chain since she joined us 7 years ago,” says Deno. “With her planning and forecasting expertise, coupled with her proven talent for global procurement, she ensures our operators have ample supplies, at a …

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Dollar General Plans to Hire Up to 20,000 New Employees to Support Operations

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Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General is planning to hire up to 20,000 new employees this spring and will host in-person and virtual hiring events from April 19 through April 23 to support ongoing efforts across store, distribution, transportation and corporate operations. A comprehensive list of hiring events and available positions is available here: www.dollargeneral.com/careers. “As a rapidly-growing company, we are proud to provide individuals with opportunities to start or advance their careers while serving as a positive economic presence in each community we call home,” says Kathy Reardon, Dollar General’s …

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