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Albertsons Companies’ President and CFO to Retire

by Katie Lee

Boise, Idaho — Albertsons® Companies, Inc. has announced that Sharon McCollam, the company’s president and chief financial officer, plans to retire later this year. McCollam will remain in her role until a successor is named. Thereafter, McCollam will remain with the company in an advisory capacity until the end of the fiscal year, Feb. 27, 2027, to ensure a seamless transition. “Sharon has been an exceptional partner in helping position Albertsons Cos. for its next chapter of growth,” says CEO Susan Morris. “Since joining the company in 2021, she has …

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Strategy First

by Katie Lee

— By Tara Buchler — Why strategy — not software — determines whether technology investments actually deliver value. Technology buying failures rarely happen because a team chose the “wrong” software. They happen earlier when facilities or restaurant operations enter the RFP process without the strategy, clarity or alignment required to make a good decision. Most technology buyers in retail and restaurant facilities only see a handful of locations, kitchens or service workflows over the course of their careers — often within the same company, sometimes within the same operational model. …

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Batteries Plus Signs 15 Agreements for 30 New Units

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus has signed 15 franchise agreements covering 30 units and opened 12 new stores in the first 6 months of the year. “Our growth so far this year reflects the strength of a model built for durable, everyday demand,” says Victor Daher, vice president of franchise development at Batteries Plus. “Owners are increasingly investing in more than one unit, and many are seeing their strongest returns on the commercial side, serving the hospitals, schools and municipalities that depend on reliable power. That commercial-first mindset is fueling …

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BaseCamp Franchising Opens 300th Store; Signs 45 New Agreements in 2026

by Katie Lee

Salt Lake City — BaseCamp Franchising, the parent company behind upscale thrift brands Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid, is meeting a growing wave of demand from both customers and prospective franchise owners. In the first half of 2026, BaseCamp’s two concepts opened 16 stores across 10 states, and recently celebrated the company’s 300th store in Weatherford, Texas. BaseCamp has also signed over 45 new franchise agreements so far in 2026 from a combination of existing franchisees expanding their portfolios and new franchisees opening their first stores. As part of …

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Lawrence Group Designs Chicago Flagship Store, Gallery for Upscale Camera Brand Leica

by Katie Lee

New York City — Architect-of-record Lawrence Group, along with design partner Jetsen of Singapore, recently designed Leica Camera’s new flagship store and gallery in Chicago. Leica Camera AG is an international premium manufacturer of cameras, lenses and sports optics products with over 150 years of company history. As part of its growth strategy, the company has expanded its business to include mobile imaging (smartphones) and the manufacture of high-quality eyeglass lenses, watches and home cinema projectors. Headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany, with a second production site in Portugal, Leica Camera AG …

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AutoZone Promotes VP to SVP, Finance

by Katie Lee

Memphis, Tenn. — AutoZone has promoted Grace Sharpley, vice president, merchandising pricing and analysis, to senior vice president, finance, effective July 10, 2026. Sharpley will join the company’s executive committee and report to Jamere Jackson, chief financial officer. Sharpley is a 12-year AutoZoner who has held several progressive leadership roles during her AutoZone career in audit, finance and as vice president, strategy and vice president, merchandising pricing and analysis. “We are very pleased to announce Grace’s promotion and addition to the executive committee. Her leadership, expertise and consistent delivery of …

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PVH Corp. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

New York City — PVH Corp., home to Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER, has appointed Alexis Rollier as chief financial officer. When he joins the company in early September 2026, Rollier will also join the PVH executive leadership team and report to CEO Stefan Larsson. Rollier brings a strong combination of global finance, operations and omnichannel retail expertise to his new role at PVH. With more than three decades of experience, Rollier joins PVH from Sephora, part of the LVMH Group, where he has served as global chief operating officer …

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Ulta Beauty Names New Chief Technology Officer

by Katie Lee

Bolingbrook, Ill. — Ulta Beauty, Inc. has appointed Kelly Garcia as its chief technology officer, effective Aug. 31, 2026. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty board of directors since 2022. Most recently, he served as the executive vice president and CTO of Domino’s Pizza since July 2012. “Kelly has been an impactful member of our board of directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team with his leadership as our …

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Macy’s, Inc. Appoints CEO of Bluemercury

by Katie Lee

New York City — Macy’s, Inc. has appointed Alexandre (Alex) Choueiri as chief executive officer of Bluemercury. He will join the company on August 3, 2026, reporting directly to Olivier Bron, chief executive officer of Bloomingdale’s. In this role, Choueiri will lead Bluemercury’s overall business and growth strategy, building on the brand’s position as a leading luxury beauty retailer. “Alex is a proven global leader with deep beauty expertise and a record of leading complex global organizations,” says Bron. “He knows how to inspire teams, build culture and drive results …

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7th Avenue Expands New York Footprint with First Long Island Showroom

by Katie Lee

Huntington Station, N.Y. — 7th Avenue, a Los Angeles-based furniture brand of functionally-designed modular sofas, has opened a new 1,206-square-foot showroom at Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station, N.Y., marking 7th Avenue’s first showroom on Long Island and expanding the brand’s growing partnership with Simon Property Group. “Long Island has one of the highest concentrations of homeowners in the New York metro area, and we’ve seen strong online demand from this region for years,” says Billy Shaw, co-founder and CEO of 7th Avenue. “Walt Whitman Shops gave us the opportunity …

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