Janet Hayes

Chicago — Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. (CBH) has hired Mike Brewer as the chief operating officer. Brewer brings a broad range of experience, including 20 years at Nike, Inc. where he served in a variety of roles spanning sourcing, manufacturing and supply chain. Starting February 1, 2023, Brewer will oversee operations for CBH’s entire portfolio of industry-leading brands that includes Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids and Hudson Grace. “I look forward to the leadership and expertise Mike will bring to CBH with his customer-centric and purpose-driven mindset,” …

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Chicago — Crate & Barrel Holdings Inc. (CBH) is advancing its sustainability commitments. The company’s goals focus on leading Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids and Hudson Grace with corporate responsibility and responsible design. “Our vision is to build a home with purpose in order to create happier and healthier communities for future generations. These goals represent our commitment to helping our people and the planet thrive while growing our business,” says Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate & Barrel Holdings. “This is just the beginning; we are on a …

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Chicago — On May 17, Crate & Barrel opened a new culinary destination, CrateKitchen, to inspire cooking and entertaining for the modern kitchen and table. Located at the brand’s headquarters in Northbrook, Ill., CrateKitchen will open its doors to customers and a diverse range of influencers and chefs through virtual gatherings, styling sessions, product demos and a shoppable kitchen tour curated to support the ways people use their kitchens. “The kitchen has become the center of our homes and CrateKitchen celebrates the versatility of how our customers use their space,” …

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Chicago — Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. (CBH) has promoted three executives. Alicia Waters, who previously served as chief marketing officer, has been named executive vice president for Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids. Sebastian Brauer, who previously served as vice president of product design and development, has been named senior vice president for product design, development and metaverse. Joan King, who previously served as senior vice president of e-commerce and international, has been named executive vice president of digital and international growth. Waters has been an innovator within …

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San Francisco — Janet Hayes, president of the Williams Sonoma brand, is resigning from the company after 12 years of service on August 1, 2019. She will be succeeded by Ryan Ross, executive vice president of Emerging Brands with the company. “On behalf of the board and senior management team, I would like to thank Janet for her valuable contributions over her tenure at our company,” says Laura Alber, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s president and chief executive officer. “Her leadership of Williams Sonoma was instrumental to the brand’s success, significantly expanding its …

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