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Dollar General Brings Back Todd Vasos as CEO

by Katie Lee October 13, 2023

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General Corporation has appointed its former CEO and current board member, Todd Vasos, as its next CEO. Vasos previously served as Dollar General’s CEO from June 2015 until November 2022. He will remain a member of the board of directors, a role he has held since 2015. Vasos succeeds Jeff Owen, whose separation from the company and resignation from its board was effective Oct. 12, 2023. “The board has tremendous respect for Jeff and greatly appreciates his many contributions to the company, especially during his long …

October 13, 2023

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Good Feet Holdings, LLC Appoints First Chief Brand Officer

by Katie Lee October 13, 2023

Carlsbad, Calif. — Good Feet Holdings, LLC, a global holdings group of premium wellness brands, including The Good Feet Store and ING Source, has appointed Doug Zarkin as its incoming chief brand officer. He begins his new role on Oct. 15. As chief brand officer, Zarkin will oversee the portfolio of companies within Good Feet Holdings, which encompasses The Good Feet Store and ING Source compression socks, among others. His responsibilities will extend across the entire range of brands, strengthening the equity and footprint of each entity as leaders in …

October 13, 2023

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Meijer Recognized for Smart Refrigerant Management by U.S. EPA

by Katie Lee October 11, 2023

Grand Rapids, Mich. — For the third consecutive year, Meijer has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all GreenChill Partners nationwide over the past year. As an active participant in the EPA’s program since 2012, the Midwest retailer focused on reducing its refrigerant leak rate and is well below the industry average of 25%. “Lessening our impact on the environment through a continued commitment to reduce carbon emissions is important to us and our customers,” says …

October 11, 2023

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Walmart GoLocal Appoints Former Chief Business Officer at Shipt as its New VP

by Katie Lee October 10, 2023

Bentonville, Ark. — Walmart has named Rina Hurst as vice president of Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s delivery service platform. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as chief business officer. Hurst will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations and general management of Walmart GoLocal as it continues to scale in bringing retailers of all sizes reliable, same-day delivery. “Rina brings extensive last-mile and delivery expertise and a track record of building strategic partnerships and accelerating growth. I’m thrilled to welcome Rina to the Walmart team and see the impact …

October 10, 2023

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Bloomie’s by Bloomingdale’s to Open in Seattle Next Month

by Katie Lee October 6, 2023

New York City — Bloomingdale’s will open a “Bloomie’s” store location in Seattle on November 2, 2023 within University Village. The smaller store concept by Bloomingdale’s provides a casual, contemporary, and highly curated experience for shoppers in the Seattle community. This will be the third Bloomie’s location to open, with the other stores located in Fairfax, Va., and Skokie, Ill. This is the brand’s first brick-and-mortar presence in the market. The 19,000-square-foot, two-floor Bloomie’s store is expertly designed with flexibility in mind, allowing Bloomie’s to adapt and meet the needs …

October 6, 2023

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Lamps Plus Appoints Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee October 5, 2023

Los Angeles — Lamps Plus, a leading specialty lighting retailer, has appointed Jason Goldberger to chief executive officer, effective September 18, 2023. Co-founder Dennis Swanson will remain on the board, using his decades of experience to advise Goldberger. A well-established executive with 30 years of digital and retail experience, Goldberger brings a proven track record in brand growth and success. Having spent the majority of his career in home décor sectors, Goldberger has held CEO roles at Sur La Table, Dollar Shave Club, and Blue Nile, as well as the …

October 5, 2023

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Food Lion’s Ongoing Sustainability Efforts Recognized by EPA’s GreenChill Program

by Katie Lee October 4, 2023

Salisbury, N.C. — Food Lion has once again earned recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its ongoing efforts to reduce refrigerant emissions across its footprint. This recognition comes from the GreenChill Program, an EPA partnership with food retailers to reduce refrigerant emissions and decrease their impact on the ozone layer and climate change. Food Lion received two recognitions including the Superior Goal Achievement for the seventh time and, for the first time, the Exceptional Goal Achievement. The Superior Goal Achievement honor is the result of Food Lion …

October 4, 2023

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SCHEELS Opens First Store in Arizona

by Katie Lee October 3, 2023

Santa Monica, Calif. — Macerich, one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of high-quality retail and mixed-use properties in top markets, opened Arizona’s first SCHEELS at Chandler Fashion Center in suburban Phoenix on Sept. 30, 2023. In addition to 75 specialty shops set inside the popular sporting goods retailer, Chandler SCHEELS features a wide variety of fun, family-friendly entertainment including a Ferris wheel, 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, a wildlife mountain, Fuzziwig’s Candy Shop, Ginna’s Café, as well as arcade games and sports simulators. “SCHEELS is a fantastic fit for …

October 3, 2023

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Dollar General Opens First Montana Store

by Katie Lee October 2, 2023

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — On Sept. 30, 2023, Dollar General marked a major milestone as it celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Montana. With the addition of the Columbia Falls store, DG now serves all 48 continental U.S. states. “Today marks an exciting milestone in our history as we extend our ability to provide customers with convenient and affordable access to household essentials throughout all 48 continental states,” says Steve Deckard, Dollar General’s executive vice president of growth and emerging markets. “As America’s general store, we believe each …

October 2, 2023

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WHP Global Plans Toys”R”Us® Expansion Nationwide Beginning in 2024

by Katie Lee October 2, 2023

New York City — WHP Global, parent company of Toys”R”Us®, unveils bold new plans for the expansion of the iconic toy brand. The company has partnered with Go! Retail Group to roll out Toys”R”Us flagship stores nationwide in the U.S. beginning in 2024. In addition, WHP is set to bring Toys”R”Us to the travel industry with a new retail experience for airports and cruise ships. The first Toys”R”Us airport store will open in November at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport through a partnership with Duty Free Americas. “The Toys”R”Us brand is …

October 2, 2023

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