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Gap Inc. Appoints President and CEO of Athleta

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Gap Inc. has named Maggie Gauger as global brand president and CEO of Athleta, effective August 1, as Chris Blakeslee steps down from the role. Gauger joins the company from Nike. “We are thrilled for Maggie Gauger to join as CEO of Athleta as we look to accelerate the brand’s reinvigoration,” says Richard Dickson, Gap Inc. CEO. “Maggie blends proven business transformation capabilities, deep consumer centricity, product fluency and a heartfelt commitment to empowering women and girls. This combination of skills and experiences will equip her to …

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Tilly’s, Inc. Appoints President and CEO

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Irvine, Calif. — Effective August 18, 2025, Nate Smith will become president and chief executive officer and director of Tilly’s, Inc. In conjunction with this appointment, Hezy Shaked, co-founder, executive chairman and current president/CEO, will transition into the executive chairman role effective on that date. “On behalf of myself and the board, we are very excited to have Nate join our leadership team, and I am looking forward to working closely with him as he transitions into Tillys,” says Shaked. “We believe Nate’s combination of robust industry experience, core values …

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Sola Salons Closes Q2 With 20 Units Sold, 7 Locations Opened

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Lakewood, Colo. — Leading salon suites franchise Sola Salons has closed another successful quarter, marking 20 units sold and another seven opened year-to-date, bringing the systemwide unit count to more than 750 locations. The brand also saw double-digit growth in leads, and occupancy across the system has continued to increase, as well. “With agreements inked for new Solas in key markets like Texas and New York and openings in Florida and California, our system is healthy and growing,” says Daryl Hurst, president and chief operating officer. “We’ve also opened up …

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Nordstrom Rack to Open 5 New Locations in 2026

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Seattle — Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. plans to open five new Nordstrom Rack stores next year, to be located in Elmwood, La. (opening spring 2026), as well as Williamsburg, Va.; Canton, Ohio; Deptford, N.J.; and Mansfield, Mass. (all opening fall 2026). In Elmwood, the 27,000-square-foot store will be located at Elmwood Center, Louisiana’s largest open air shopping center. Elmwood Center is owned and managed by Lauricella Land Company and is centrally located in Jefferson Parish off Clearview Parkway and Earhart Expressway. In Williamsburg, the 25,000-square-foot store will be located at …

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Hibbett Renews Partnership with Digital Wave Technology

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Ponte Vedra, Fla. — Hibbett, Inc., a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer, has renewed its contract with Digital Wave Technology for its Product Experience Management (PXM) solution. The renewal reflects Hibbett’s commitment to achieving a measurable impact on scaling product content, streamlining internal processes and enhancing their digital shopping experience. “As Hibbett grows, we need partners who can help us scale with speed and precision,” says Bill Quinn, chief information officer (CIO), Hibbett. “Digital Wave’s PXM has been instrumental in improving content accuracy, team alignment and time to market. We’re excited …

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Ollie’s Opens 600th Store, Expands into 34th State

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Harrisburg, Pa. — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. has celebrated the grand opening of its 600th store, located in Belmont, N.H. The new store also marks Ollie’s entry into New Hampshire, the retailer’s 34th state. Ollie’s is America’s largest retailer of brand name closeout merchandise and excess inventory at up to 70% off. “We are thrilled to bring our huge selection of brand name household merchandise at prices up to 70% below the fancy stores to the great city of Belmont and state of New Hampshire,” says Eric van der …

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Saks Global Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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New York City — Saks Global, the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, has appointed Brandy Richardson as chief financial officer, effective Aug. 18, 2025. Richardson succeeds the interim chief financial officer, Mark Weinsten, who joined Saks Global to lead the company’s finance organization through the initial stages of its transformation following its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group in December 2024. With nearly 25 years of experience, Richardson joins Saks Global from Tailored Brands, Inc., where she has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2021. …

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Tailored Brands CFO to Depart

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Houston — Brandy Richardson, chief financial officer of Tailored Brands, Inc., will be leaving to pursue another opportunity (as CFO of Saks Global), effective July 25, 2025. Tailored Brands has launched a search for a successor. In the interim, the existing finance team will report to John Tighe, president and forthcoming chief executive officer. “Since joining us in 2021, Brandy has contributed to our successful business and financial transformation,” says Peter Sachse, current Tailored Brands CEO and forthcoming executive chairman. “With a strong foundation in place, I’m confident that with …

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Dry Goods Expands with 4 New Stores Opening in 2025

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Davenport, Iowa — Dry Goods, the trend-driven young women’s fashion retailer and a subsidiary of Von Maur, Inc., is opening four new stores in 2025, including its debut this past April in the state of New Jersey. With these additions, Dry Goods will operate 88 locations in 24 states.  Known for its fashion-forward styles and boutique shopping experience, the expansion reflects Dry Goods’ continued growth and commitment to bringing its ever-changing selection of apparel and accessories to shoppers nationwide. The brand will soon be available to customers at the following …

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La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Acquire 15 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® Stores in Southeast

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Monroe, Mich. — La-Z-Boy Incorporated, a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire a La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store network in the southeastern United States from Atlanta Furniture Galleries, LLC, owned by Tom and Amy DeGoey. The DeGoey business is the second-largest independent operator within the entire La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store network, with 15 stores, four warehouses and approximately $80 million in annual sales. The acquisition will provide continuity for the highly successful Southeast-based business. Once complete, the 15 stores …

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