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

by Katie Lee August 31, 2022

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 …

August 31, 2022

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Bed Bath & Beyond Appoints Retail/Brand Veteran as GM of buybuy BABY

by Katie Lee January 6, 2021

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named Patty Wu as senior vice president and general manager for buybuy BABY, effective January 18. Wu will report to John Hartmann, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and president of buybuy BABY. Wu will be responsible for growing buybuy BABY and its customer base by executing a six-point strategy and capital investment plan that was outlined during the company’s recent Investor Day. The strategy will include extending the product range to include items for young …

January 6, 2021

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Bed Bath & Beyond Names New Chief Technology Officer

by Katie Lee September 24, 2020

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has appointed Scott Lindblom as its new chief technology officer. Effective September 28, 2020, Lindblom will report directly to COO John Hartmann and will lead the company’s enterprise technology transformation. He joins the company from Michael’s. “Scott’s track record implementing leading IT solutions and digital fulfillment capabilities for a number of leading retailers will help us accelerate the modernization of our technology infrastructure and capabilities, to rebuild our authority in our core markets and deepen connections and loyalty with our customers,” Hartmann says. Prior to …

September 24, 2020

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Bed Bath & Beyond Appoints Chief Supply Chain Officer

by Katie Lee September 14, 2020

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has appointed Juan Guerrero as senior vice president (SVP), chief supply chain officer, effective immediately. He will report directly to John Hartmann, COO and president of buybuy BABY, and be responsible for leading the transformation and optimization of the company’s global supply chain network. Guerrero will lead Bed Bath & Beyond’s work to reconstruct and modernize supply chain operations as it further improves the omni-always shopping experience for customers. This will include supporting strategic sourcing and the introduction of an array of …

September 14, 2020

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

by Katie Lee May 1, 2020

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 …

May 1, 2020

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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Appoints Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee April 21, 2020

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has appointed John Hartmann as chief operating officer of Bed Bath & Beyond and president of buybuy BABY, effective May 18, 2020. He will report directly to Mark Tritton, president & CEO, and be a key member of a streamlined senior leadership team. Hartmann will lead key areas of the company’s transformation including IT, supply chain and real estate, working across the company’s five strategic growth pillars to accelerate decision-making and enhance connectivity across functions. He will also be responsible for re-engineering …

April 21, 2020

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True Value Names Senior Vice President & CFO

by Katie Lee May 4, 2015

Chicago — True Value Company, one of the world’s largest hardware cooperatives, has named Deborah O’Connor as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer, succeeding current CFO David Shadduck who left True Value effective April 30, 2015, after nearly 14 years.

May 4, 2015