Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has extended the employment contract of its president and chief executive officer, Hal Lawton, as well as made key transitions on its board of directors. The board has elected long-standing member Edna Morris as chairman. She will succeed Cynthia Jamison, who is retiring, effective May 11, 2023. Additionally, Tom Kingsbury has resigned, effective February 6, 2023, as a member of the board in order to focus on his new role as CEO at Kohl’s Corporation. …
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Columbus, Ohio — Bruce K. Thorn, a well-respected retail industry executive, has been named chief executive officer and president of Big Lots, Inc. Most recently, he was the president and chief operating officer of Tailored Brands, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of men’s tailored clothing and men’s formalwear. Tailored Brands announced Thorn’s resignation on August 27, 2018.