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Bed Bath & Beyond Realigns Executive Team; Begins Closing 150 Stores

by Katie Lee

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. aims to go back to basics: to better serve customers, drive growth and deliver business returns. To that end, Bed Bath & Beyond has realigned its executive team and also has begun closing approximately 150 lower-producing Bed Bath & Beyond banner stores. “We are announcing immediate actions aimed to increase customer engagement, drive traffic and recapture market share,” says Sue Gove, director & interim CEO. “This includes changing our merchandising and inventory strategy, which will be rooted in national brands. Additionally, we …

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Bed Bath & Beyond Appoints New Regional Vice Presidents

by Katie Lee

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has appointed Mary-Farrell Tarbox and Ann-Marie Clendenin as regional vice presidents (RVP) for the Central and East regions, respectively, effective October 26, 2020. Both will report directly to Gregg Melnick, executive vice president and chief stores officer. Tarbox will be responsible for over 350 of Bed Bath & Beyond’s retail stores across 22 states, while Clendenin will oversee another approximately 200 stores across 12 states. Tarbox and Clendenin will work with Melnick and his team to execute a cultural shift in the …

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Bed Bath & Beyond Appoints Retail Veteran to Regional VP

by Katie Lee

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has appointed Rick Wilkins as regional vice president for the West region, effective immediately. He will report directly to Gregg Melnick, executive vice president (EVP) and chief stores officer, and will play a key role in the planning and execution of the company’s store optimization strategy. Wilkins will oversee operations for approximately 300 of Bed Bath & Beyond’s retail stores across 20 states, and execute the previously announced store optimization plan as the company continues to enhance its digital-first, omni-always shopping experience online and in-store. He will …

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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Appoints 4 New EVPs, Including CFO

by Katie Lee

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has made four new strategic appointments to its leadership team, each of whom will report directly to President & CEO Mark Tritton. This includes the appointment of Gustavo Arnal as executive vice president, chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer, effective May 4, 2020. Arnal joins the company following his previous role as Group CFO of Avon, prior to which he held senior positions at Walgreens Boots Alliance and Procter & Gamble. Bed Bath & Beyond’s current CFO and treasurer, Robyn D’Elia, is …

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