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Designer Brands Inc. Plans CEO Transition in April

by Katie Lee January 5, 2023

Columbus, Ohio — Designer Brands Inc., one of the world’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, has planned a CEO transition. The company’s board of directors has appointed Doug Howe, president of DSW, to succeed Roger Rawlins as the company’s chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2023, at which time Rawlins will step down as CEO and as a member of the board of directors. Rawlins will continue to work with the company for a 12-month period in a strategic advisor role to facilitate a seamless leadership …

January 5, 2023

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Qurate Retail Group Names Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee October 5, 2022

West Chester, Pa. — Qurate Retail GroupSM has appointed Scott Barnhart as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. As COO, Barnhart leads supply chain, procurement, global business services, and corporate real estate and workplace services (CREWS) for all Qurate Retail Group brands globally; customer service and experience for all U.S. brands; and QVC® and HSN®’s U.S. fulfillment operations. Barnhart also oversees the transformation management office for Project Athens, Qurate Retail Group’s 3-year plan to establish revenue stability, OIBDA margin expansion and incremental cash flow generation. Barnhart reports to …

October 5, 2022

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Ballard Designs Debuts Design Studio Store Concept

by Katie Lee September 13, 2022

West Palm Beach, Fla. — Ballard Designs has chosen West Palm Beach, Fla., as the location of its inaugural Interior Design Studio concept store, and this month opened a newly renovated 2,500-square-foot space to become Ballard’s 17th retail location nationwide. “We’re so excited to launch our first ever Design Studio in this area because our 40+ years of client buying trends and business data tell us that the people of West Palm Beach love Ballard Designs,” says Dominic Milanese, vice president of retail for Ballard Designs. The new retail studio …

September 13, 2022

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Dollar Tree, Inc. Names Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee August 25, 2022

Chesapeake, Va. — Dollar Tree, Inc. has added a key member of its executive leadership team, as Jeffrey A. Davis will be joining the organization as chief financial officer. “I am extremely pleased to announce that Jeff Davis will be joining the Dollar Tree team as our new chief financial officer. For many years, Jeff has been recognized as a strong and collaborative retail business partner, driving superior financial and operational results,” says Mike Witynski, president and chief executive officer. “Jeff has a proven track record of strategic leadership, and …

August 25, 2022

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Ballard Designs Opens 15th Retail Store

by Katie Lee November 9, 2020

Nashville, Tenn. — Décor and furniture retailer Ballard Designs is celebrating its new Nashville, Tenn., store location opening in the Green Hills shopping area. The new Nashville store is Ballard’s 15th location since launching its national retail expansion in 2007. Visitors to the 10,000-square-foot store, which opened in October, can get inspiration for their own design projects by seeing how the retailer’s popular catalog is brought to life in fully decorated vignettes. Design experts are available in store to offer free advice. “Ballard already has quite a devoted following in Nashville,” says Karen …

November 9, 2020