retailers

San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has promoted Aujsha Taylor to president of Rejuvenation, the company’s premier lighting and hardware brand. Taylor has been with Williams-Sonoma, Inc. since 2003 and stepped into the leadership role for Rejuvenation in 2020. Under her leadership, Rejuvenation’s revenue has more than doubled, driven by expanded merchandise categories and growth of the brand’s retail footprint to 13 stores, including Nashville, Tenn. (pictured), and Salt Lake City locations that opened in 2025, with plans to open a 14th retail location in Dallas in 2026. “Aujsha’s promotion to …

Murray, Utah — In a letter to shareholders from Marcus Lemonis, executive chairman and CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., Lemonis outlined the strategic decision of Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire The Container Store, Elfa and Closet Works. The closing of this acquisition is expected to be in July 2026. “This transaction will fill critical gaps in both our retail and home services strategy,” Lemonis explains. “As we build our company platform, any additional assets including talent must serve a clear purpose to our company’s long term strategy.” …

St. Louis — Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, an automotive service provider and tire retailer, has successfully completed its CEO succession plan, with Derek Basile assuming the role of chief executive officer. He succeeds Frank Kneller, who will transition to executive chairman and continue to support Dobbs’ strategy and M&A initiatives. Basile joined Dobbs in early 2024 as chief financial officer and has played a key role in strengthening the company’s financial performance and strategic direction during a period of rapid growth. In 2025, Basile assumed additional responsibilities as chief …