San Diego — Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. has named Ron Coughlin as its new chief executive officer, effective June 18, 2018. Coughlin joins the company from HP Inc., where he served for 11 years, most recently as president of personal systems.
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Warrendale, Pa. — r21 Holdings, Inc. (rue21) has appointed Laurie Van Brunt president and chief executive officer, effective June 25, 2018. Also, Michele Pascoe has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Stephen Sommers has been named senior vice president and chief marketing officer.
Hampton, N.H. — On June 12, 2018, Planet Fitness, Inc. appointed Ray Miolla as chief development officer. He will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives to fuel Planet Fitness’ overall system-wide growth, overseeing market analysis, planning and development, real estate, construction and design, and franchise sales.
New York City — Harrys of London has opened its first American flagship store in New York City, located at the corner of Park Avenue and 57th Street. This opening, the first since the brand’s London store opened in 2008, marks Harrys of London’s look toward a global expansion following the sale of the brand to Charles S. Cohen in May 2017.
Toronto — UNIQLO, the global casual apparel retailer, plans to open four new Canadian stores in fall 2018, including three new stores in the greater Toronto area at Vaughan Mills, CF Markville and Square One Shopping Centre and one new store in the greater Vancouver area at Coquitlam Centre.
Mooresville, N.C. — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has named Marvin R. Ellison as president and CEO, effective July 2, 2018. He will also join Lowe’s board of directors at that time. Ellison succeeds Robert A. Niblock, who previously announced his intention to retire. The Lowe’s board has also appointed Richard W. Dreiling, a director of Lowe’s since 2012, as chairman, effective July 2, 2018.
Cincinnati — Macy’s, Inc. has appointed Paula A. Price as chief financial officer, effective July 9, 2018. She will succeed Karen Hoguet, who plans to retire at the end of the 2018 fiscal year. Hoguet will remain with Macy’s in an advisory role until February 2, 2019.