Katy, Texas — Academy Sports + Outdoors, Inc. has promoted Carl Ford to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 12, 2023, succeeding Michael Mullican, who recently transitioned to president. In his new role, Ford will oversee finance, accounting, tax, treasury, loss prevention, internal audit and investor relations. Ford has served as Academy’s senior vice president, finance since January 2019. Prior to joining Academy, he served as vice president of financial planning & analysis at Belk, Inc. where he spent 15 years. “I am thrilled to announce the …
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Lincolnshire, Ill. — Camping World Holdings, Inc. has promoted Lindsey Christen to chief administrative and legal officer, strengthening both its strategic and compliance functions to support continued growth. “Lindsey plays a vital role in the management and growth of Camping World, with great vision for the company’s future,” says Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO. “Over the past 15 years, Lindsey has gained deep industry knowledge and proven to be an effective leader, strategic thinker, and trusted partner. I believe her abilities will be invaluable as the company continues to grow …
Columbus, Ohio — Designer Brands Inc. has named Laura Denk as president of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) and executive vice president of Designer Brands, with her appointment to be effective as of July 24, 2023. She joins DSW from Michaels Stores. As president of DSW, Denk will be responsible for leading DSW’s nearly 500 U.S. store locations and e-commerce channel, DSW.com. Her responsibilities will include day-to-day leadership of DSW, in addition to helping to further elevate Designer Brands’ owned brands and top national brands within the retailer’s differentiated customer …
New York City — Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has appointed Kevin Wills as chief financial officer. In his new role, Wills partners with Authentic’s executive leadership team to drive sustainable, long term value through financial strategy and performance. He is based in the company’s New York headquarters and reports directly to its founder, chairman and CEO, Jamie Salter. “Kevin brings a strong track record of guiding strong financial growth across a broad range of public and private companies,” says Salter. “His diverse experience makes him uniquely qualified to support Authentic’s …
Photos courtesy of Albert Law San Leandro, Calif. — Ghirardelli Chocolate Company will reopen its flagship store, the Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop, at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, on July 13, 2023. After a 6-month renovation of the historic building, the store celebrates Ghirardelli’s history and craftmanship as a U.S. chocolate pioneer and the company’s legacy in San Francisco dating back to the 1850s. The new design features North America’s largest flowing chocolate wall, the original, 19-foot “G” from the historic marque Ghirardelli sign, a replica San …
Charlotte, N.C. — Take 5 Car Wash® has opened three brand new sites in Tampa, Fla., Marrero, La., and New Albany, Ind. The retailer also opened 53 updated and rebranded sites across central and eastern Texas, the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, Indiana and Michigan. The newly constructed and refreshed car washes showcase Take 5 Car Wash’s commitment to a quality and convenient car wash experience. Each site features the retailer’s signature Pro5™ five-step process, utilizing Armor All Professional® wash and wax formulas. Notably, the proprietary Ceramic Shield formula with UV …
Richmond, Va. — LL Flooring Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring in the U.S., has made three new leadership team appointments, effective July 10, 2023. Robert L. Madore has been appointed as executive vice president, chief financial officer, replacing interim CFO Terry Blanchard; Andrew W. Wadhams has been named senior vice president, retail and commercial sales; and Laura Massaro has been named senior vice president, chief marketing officer. “The board of directors and I are pleased to welcome an executive of Bob’s caliber as LL Flooring’s next …
Brentwood, Tenn. — CenterSquare Investment Management has recently completed renovations at Brentwood Corners (formerly Lakeside Center), a 22,268-square-foot Essential Service Retail (ESR) property located in Brentwood, Tenn., a Nashville suburb. The property has undergone several enhancements, including a newly milled and repaved parking lot, freshly painted facades and awnings, a complete roof replacement, revitalized landscaping, and the installation of LED lighting in both the shopping center and the surrounding parking area. In addition to the range of physical improvements implemented, the property has also undergone a change in ownership and …
Lakewood, Colo. — Natural Grocers®, the nation’s largest family-operated natural and organic retailer, has marked an important sustainability milestone: preventing 500 million single-use plastic bags from impacting the environment since 2009 with its disposable bag-free checkouts and additional practices to reduce packaging and waste. Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers is known for its commitment to the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and the planet. As part of this ongoing commitment, the company adopted single-use bag-free checkouts at the register in 2009, with its ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ program. The …
Scottsdale, Ariz. — One of the leading retailers of tires and wheels, Discount Tire, has expanded into North Dakota for the first time, marking the brand’s entrance into its 38th state. Discount Tire’s latest store opened at the end of June in Grand Forks, N.D. “We’re honored to bring Discount Tire to Grand Forks,” says Michael Vanella, Discount Tire store manager in North Dakota. “We are humbled to become part of the community and look forward to helping keep North Dakota’s drivers safe on the road.” Since its founding in …