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Luxury Retailer Borsheims Promotes 4 on Executive Team

by Katie Lee

Omaha, Neb. — Borsheims, one of the nation’s largest independent jewelry stores based in Omaha, Neb., has promoted four key members of its executive team: Adrienne Perry, Sean Moore, Julie McAlpine and Andy Brabec. These newly created roles will help Borsheims deliver the signature service customers have come to know and expect of the over 150-year-old luxury retailer and position the company for continued growth and success in the future. Adrienne Perry has been promoted to chief revenue officer. As CRO, Perry will steward Borsheims’ sales divisions toward continued growth …

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Impressions Have Impact

by Katie Lee

— By Alec Zaballero — Experiential design in brick-and-mortar retail offers competitive advantages. Retail is on the rise. Despite continued discussion of rising inflation and a possible recession, U.S. gross domestic product grew by 2.1% year over year in 2022 vs. 2021, and the National Retail Federation economists expect it to continue growing into 2023. E-commerce has grown exponentially in recent years, but brick-and-mortar stores still offer a substantial competitive advantage for retailers. Customers crave physical retail experiences after being locked to digital shopping for so long; 63% of customers …

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Tractor Supply Honors Top Vendor Partners

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Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has honored its top vendor partners of 2023. The company recognized these vendors during its annual Partnership Conference held on August 30. Companies were selected based on factors including collaboration, service and commitment to providing quality products. “Our customers count on us for everything they need to live Life Out Here: high quality products and services at everyday low prices. Our hardworking vendor partners help ensure we deliver on that promise,” says Seth Estep, chief …

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Crate & Barrel Unveils New Plan to Invest in Technology, Talent and Infrastructure

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Chicago — Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. (CBH) has unveiled a multi-year investment plan to pave the future for continued growth across the organization centered on the customer experience. Through significant investments in talent, technology and infrastructure, CBH is committing to delivering a seamless, premium and personalized customer experience through a digital-first operating model and modern technology foundation. “We have learned so much over the past 3 years as we have navigated through both a global pandemic and a supply chain crisis,” says Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate & Barrel …

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Spirit Halloween Opening More Than 1,500 Stores for its 40th Anniversary Season

by Katie Lee

Egg Harbor Township, N.J. — Halloween, the leading Halloween retailer, is marking its 40th anniversary season and opening more retail locations than ever. With more than 1,500 seasonal locations, the Halloween retailer will bring over 40,000 jobs and seasonal excitement to local communities throughout North America by mid-September. This year, the brand brings back a fresh new twist on its beloved “Spirit Hallows” in-store theme, with cemetery-inspired store design details. The design spotlights Spirit Halloween’s exclusive animatronics as the residents of Spirit Hallows. “We’ve seen Halloween grow from a single …

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JCPenney Builds Upon $1 Billion Reinvestment Plan

by Katie Lee

Plano, Texas — JCPenney is building upon a self-funded reinvestment plan and customer value proposition aimed at fueling long term growth and increasing customer loyalty and frequency. JCPenney plans to reinvest more than $1 billion into the business by fiscal year 2025 to further improve customer experience and operational efficiencies. This reinvestment builds on significant progress in fiscal year ‘22, including the launch of JCPenney Beauty, completed store refreshes and improved digital shopping. Building on key transformations already completed across key areas of the business, the planned reinvestments will strengthen …

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Giant Eagle, Inc. Appoints CEO; Promotes Several Executive Team Members

by Katie Lee

Pittsburgh — Giant Eagle, Inc., one of the nation’s leading regional food, fuel and pharmacy retailers, has appointed Bill Artman as chief executive officer after having been named interim CEO in March. During his nearly 40-year tenure with the company, Artman has served in various executive leadership roles, including president of supermarkets, executive vice president and senior vice president, retail operations. “Bill already has made a tremendous impact in his interim role, giving the board confidence that he is the right leader to take Giant Eagle to new heights. We …

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Rally House Opens 5 New Stores Across 5 States

by Katie Lee

Lenexa, Kan. — A leading sports and merchandise retailer, Rally House, has opened five new stores in five states. One store joins the Omaha, Neb., roster (L Street Marketplace), while the others arrive in fresh markets like Central Pennsylvania (Chambersburg Crossing); Lexington, Ky., (Hamburg Pavilion); Tyler, Texas (Cumberland Park); and Tempe, Ariz. (Tempe Marketplace). August has been a month of outstanding growth for Rally House, with seven stores in one weekend to start the month and five stores in one weekend to end the month, bringing the month’s total to …

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California’s Sierra Vista Mall Adds Solar Panels from King Energy

by Katie Lee

Clovis, Calif. — The Sierra Vista Mall has added a new solar program from King Energy that is expected to generate 2,830 megawatts of sustainable energy annually for the 762,000-square-foot shopping mall in Clovis, Calif. “This groundbreaking solar initiative represents a significant step forward in our commitment to environmental stewardship at the Sierra Vista Mall,” says Elliot Nassim, president of Mason Asset Management. “In addition to its remarkable environmental impact, this solar program will generate numerous benefits for Sierra Vista Mall and the local community. By decreasing reliance on non-renewable …

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Howard’s Appoints Industry Leader as CEO

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La Habra, Calif. — The board of directors of Howard’s, Southern California’s premier independent appliance/TV/mattress retailer, has appointed industry leader Peter Boutros as its new chief executive officer. Boutros will also join the company’s board of directors. Boutros is a respected retail and branded consumer goods executive with broad management experience. As CEO, Boutros will position the company for a new era of Howard’s omnichannel growth. “Peter’s an accomplished executive with a strong record in C-suite leadership roles and deep general management experience at Kenmore/Craftsman/Diehard, Disney and Nestle. He is …

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