Boise, Idaho — Albertsons Companies has appointed the current president of its Denver division, Susan Morris, to the position of executive vice president of retail operations over its East region. Morris is filling the vacancy created when Kelly Griffith announced earlier this month that he would be leaving the company.
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Las Vegas — Crate and Barrel has signed a lease to open a store at Downtown Summerlin®, the 106-acre fashion, dining and entertainment destination located in the acclaimed Summerlin® master planned community. This will mark the first Nevada location for Crate and Barrel.
Toronto — Sears Canada Inc. has appointed Becky Penrice as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Penrice has been senior vice president and interim chief operating officer since February 1, 2016. Prior to that, Penrice was senior vice president, human resources and information technology.
London — After the Regent Street flagship re-fit in 2015, Timberland keeps its focus on London by connecting brand and consumer in unique spaces where heritage, craftsmanship and innovation merge to deliver a full Timberland experience. Located at 158 Oxford St., this is the brand’s sixth London store.
San Diego — Petco has added two key leaders, hiring Jodi Watson as senior vice president, Petco Direct; and Spencer Insolia as vice president, Petco, and president, Doctors Foster & Smith. The company has also named John Carcasi as senior vice president, supply chain & merchandise planning, expanding his previous role to encompass all supply chain and inventory related activity across the company.
Moorestown, N.J. — Judd P. Tirnauer, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Destination Maternity Corporation, the world’s leading maternity apparel retailer, plans to depart the company to take a senior leadership role with a private specialty retailer. He had been with the company for 15 years.
Dublin, Calif. — Ross Stores recently opened 22 Ross Dress for Less® and six dd’s DISCOUNTS® stores across 15 states in February and March. These new locations are part of the company’s 2016 expansion plans to add approximately 70 Ross and 20 dd’s DISCOUNTS locations throughout the year.