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rue21 Appoints Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Warrendale, Pa. — rue21, a leading American specialty retailer, has named Josh Burris as its chief executive officer and member of the board. Burris replaces Bill Brand, who announced in March 2023 his intention to step down as CEO. “I’m honored to be joining rue21 as CEO,” says Burris. “As a brand, rue21 serves the most vibrant and fastest-growing segments focused on affordable fashion that’s accessible to all, making it well positioned for growth. I’ve dedicated my career to building retail brands centered around the consumer and am excited to …

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Shoe Carnival Names New EVP, Chief Financial Officer

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Evansville, Ind. — Shoe Carnival, Inc., a leading retailer of footwear and accessories, has appointed Erik Gast as the company’s executive vice president, chief financial officer, effective April 24, 2023. Gast succeeds W. Kerry Jackson, who will be retiring after a 35-year career with the company. Bringing over 30 years of finance experience with both private and public companies, Gast will join the company from Fleet Farm Group, LLC, where he has been the executive vice president & chief financial officer since 2020. Prior to that position, he held numerous …

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Fast-Growing Australian Fitness Brand, Fitstop, to Debut in U.S.

by Katie Lee

Santa Monica, Calif. — Named the fastest-growing Australian fitness brand with more than 200 worldwide locations open or coming soon, Fitstop will officially launch its entry into the U.S. market this year. This May, Santa Monica, Calif., will become home to the first U.S. location of Fitstop, with plans to open 10 U.S. locations by the end of the year. “Fitstop’s entrance into the U.S. fitness market marks a major milestone for our brand and we look forward to helping as many people as possible to move more to live …

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7-Eleven, Inc. Launches New EV Charging Network: 7Charge

by Katie Lee

Irving, Texas — 7-Eleven, Inc. has launched 7Charge, a new proprietary EV charging network and app that delivers a convenient and reliable fast-charging experience at select 7-Eleven® stores in the U.S., and coming soon to Canada. 7Charge is already delivering fast-charging services to customers in several locations in Florida, Texas, Colorado and California. Once the network’s expansion is complete, 7-Eleven will have one of the largest and most compatible fast-charging networks of any retailer in North America. The 7Charge network will offer EV drivers 7-Eleven’s trademark convenience and accessibility. 7Charge …

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The Home Depot Names EVP of Merchandising

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — The Home Depot has named William “Billy” Bastek as executive vice president of merchandising, effective immediately. He is a 33-year veteran of The Home Depot and brings tremendous experience to the role, having served in several leadership positions across the merchandising organization. Most recently, Bastek was senior vice president of hardlines, where he was responsible for merchandising and marketing strategies for the hardware and garden departments. Prior to that role, he was merchandising vice president (MVP) of hardware and tools, where he oversaw the growth and transformation of …

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Five Below Promotes CFO to COO

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc. has promoted Kenneth Bull, chief financial officer and treasurer, to the role of chief operating officer. The company will conduct a search for a new chief financial officer, and Bull will continue to serve in this role until a new CFO is appointed. “During his 17-year tenure with Five Below, including 11 years as chief financial officer, Ken deftly led our 2012 transition into a public company, successfully developed our finance function and team, and instilled a culture of discipline across the organization with an …

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Williams-Sonoma Named to Barron’s List of 100 Most Sustainable Companies

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, has been recognized by Barron’s as one of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023. The annual list honors the top 100 of the country’s 1,000 largest publicly traded companies for their achievements and efforts related to various environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has been recognized by Barron’s every year since the inception of the list 6 years ago and is the only exclusive home-furnishings retailer to be included. “Our commitment to sustainability is one …

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BJ’s Wholesale Club to Add 5 New Clubs in 2023, Including its First in Alabama

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Marlborough, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, is adding five clubs to its growing portfolio across the United States. The expansion includes plans for a new club in Madison, Ala., increasing BJ’s retail footprint to 20 states. BJ’s will also open clubs in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; Johnson City, N.Y.; Lewis Center, Ohio; and North Jacksonville, Fla. These clubs add to BJ’s 2023 roster of openings, following the retailer’s newest locations in Davenport, Fla., and McDonough, Ga., as well as the recent announcement of BJ’s …

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Dick’s Sporting Goods to Open 75-100 New House of Sport Stores Over Next 5 Years

by Katie Lee

Pittsburgh — Dick’s Sporting Goods  plans to open as many as “75 to 100” new House of Sport stores over the next 5 years, according to Lauren Hobart, CEO of the Pittsburgh-based retailer. House of Sport is a retail concept that provides interaction and experiences including putting greens, rock walls, batting cages and turf baseball fields, along with sports-related apparel and equipment for sale. There are currently three House of Sports stores in Rochester, N.Y.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Minnetonka, Minn. “House of Sport will be a significant part of our …

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Pet Supplies Plus Acquires 20 Loyal Companion Pet Stores

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Livonia, Mich. — Pet Supplies Plus, the largest independent pet retailer in North America with over 660 stores in 41 states, and Wag N’ Wash, the emerging grooming, self-wash and natural pet food franchise, are expanding in the Northeastern United States through their latest acquisition of 20 Loyal Companion pet stores from their parent company, Independent Pet Partners. Of these 20 stores located in Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire and Virginia, 10 will be Pet Supplies Plus stores and 10 will be Wag N’ Wash stores. “This is an incredible …

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