Goodlettsville, Tenn. — During Rick Dreiling’s 6-year tenure as CEO, the company’s store count increased by 38% to more than 11,000 stores in 40 states.
St. Louis — Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., plans to retire as CEO. The company also plans to close 50-60 stores in 2013 and 2014 and remodel/relocate 40-50 locations.
Sandpoint, ID — Coldwater Creek Inc.’s co-founder, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer, Dennis Pence, will retire as CEO of Coldwater Creek effective December 31, 2012.
Minneapolis — Christopher & Banks Corporation’s board of directors has elected LuAnn Via as the company’s next president and CEO, succeeding Joel Waller.
