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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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Abercrombie & Fitch Launches New Getaway-Inspired Store Design Concept

by Katie Lee

New Albany, Ohio — Abercrombie & Fitch, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., is launching a refreshing new store experience inspired by the brand’s intention of making every day feel as exceptional as the start of a long weekend. The new getaway-themed aesthetic is a stylish nod to a chic hotel lobby, designed to prioritize omnichannel shopping and provide customers with an immersive interpretation of the Abercrombie experience of today. “Our new getaway-inspired stores reflect the unity of both our brand aesthetic and intuitive, omnichannel functionality,” says Carey Krug, …

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Tapestry, Inc. Names Former Abercrombie COO as its New CEO

by Katie Lee

New York City — Tapestry, Inc., a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands (Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman), has appointed Joanne Crevoiserat as chief executive officer. She had served as the company’s interim CEO since July 2020, after having joined the company as chief financial officer in August 2019. Before that, she was executive vice president and chief operating officer of Abercrombie & Fitch. “After completing a comprehensive internal and external search, the board unanimously concluded that Joanne is the best candidate to lead Tapestry’s …

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