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rue21 Appoints New EVP, Chief Customer Officer

by Katie Lee

Pittsburgh — Leading fashion destination rue21 welcomes Karlyn Mattson as the new executive vice president, chief customer officer. She has over 25 years of experience at global retailers including Target, Amazon, Macy’s and, most recently, GNC. At rue21, Mattson will help bolster the brand’s ethos, bringing a personalized approach to understanding, meeting and exceeding shoppers’ needs. “Karlyn’s industry leadership and dedication to customer needs is perfectly aligned with our mission at rue21,” says Josh Burris, president and CEO of rue21. “Her unique background will be invaluable as we continue to …

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Gelson’s Promotes Several Executives, Including President/CEO

by Katie Lee

Encino, Calif. — Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president and CEO following the departure of Rob McDougall, who has retired from Gelson’s after 15 years with the Southern California-based brand. The new leadership position marks Bagan’s third promotion in 2 years, most recently moving from COO into the role of president in July 2022. As president and CEO, Bagan will assume greater responsibility for the company’s overall vision, business and growth strategy, as well as managing relationships with the board of directors and parent company Pan Pacific International Holdings …

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REI Co-op Hires VP, Physical Stores and Retail Operations

by Katie Lee

Seattle — REI Co-op has added Mary-Farrell Tarbox to its retail leadership and corporate officer teams. Tarbox joins REI on October 24 as the company’s vice president, physical stores and retail operations. “Mary-Farrell is a proven leader in omni-channel operations. Her more than 30 years of leading successful teams across multiple retail environments made her a clear choice,” says Cameron Janes, chief commercial officer of REI Co-op. “As REI’s retail presence expands across the nation, she will have a key role in helping the co-op achieve our aspiration to serve …

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Target Names Chief Digital and Product Officer

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — Target Corporation has hired Prat Vemana as executive vice president, chief digital and product officer. Vemana will join Target on Oct. 31 as a member of Target’s leadership team, reporting to Cara Sylvester, chief guest experience officer. In this role, he will oversee Target’s digital business, including site merchandising, user experience, digital operations and product, and Target+, the retailer’s growing online third-party marketplace. Additionally, Vemana will provide key support for Target’s industry-leading product teams across the company by bringing a holistic view to the retailer’s overall product strategy. …

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GameStop Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee

Grapevine, Texas — GameStop Corp. has appointed Nir Patel to the role of chief operating officer, effective May 31, 2022. Most recently, he was chief executive officer at Belk, a privately-owned national retailer with more than 300 stores across 16 states. Patel previously held senior roles at Kohl’s and Lands’ End after beginning his career at Target and Gap. He has approximately two decades of experience in operations, merchandising, supply chain, and retail and store operations.       SOURCE: GameStop Corp.

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Target to Add More Than 100 Disney Shops to Stores Ahead of Holiday Season

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — Target plans to expand to over 160 Disney shop-in-shop locations by the end of 2021. The Minneapolis-based retailer began opening Disney shops in select stores in 2019. The new stores will offer a collection of Disney items including toys and costumes ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. Target’s fiscal report for the second quarter of 2021 showed that toys have been a growing category for the company, according to CNBC. The news outlet also reports Target plans to join with FAO Schwarz to offer a 70-piece toy …

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Target to Open Mini Apple Stores in 17 Locations, Expand Online Offerings

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — Target plans to open small-scale Apple shops inside 17 of its stores this spring, with additional locations scheduled to open this fall. The company will also expand its online Apple product offerings over the coming weeks. The new Apple in-store experience will offer a mix of products and accessories in a dedicated space designed for guests to see new products and view demonstrations by Target Tech Consultants, who will receive specialized training from Apple. Each shop will feature new lighting fixtures and displays for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, …

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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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Williams Company Southeast Completes Vineland Pointe Retail Center

by Katie Lee

Orlando, Fla. — General contractor Williams Company Southeast has completed Phases II and III of the 450,000­square­foot Vineland Pointe retail center in Orlando, Fla. The center’s final phases include a Cheesecake Factory and a new 65,000-square-foot “small-format” Target store that will open in August 2020. This multi-phased project spanned over 2 years of design and construction developed by New York-based O’Connor Capital Partners and its partner, LaSalle Investment Management. Williams Company is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary and is a 100% employee-owned company. The company’s operating units include Williams Company …

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Target, Other Retailers Temporarily Close Stores Across Nation in Response to Violent Protests

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Minneapolis — Minnesota-based discount retailer Target has temporarily closed six stores in four states in response to protests that turned violent over the weekend. The looting and destruction of commercial property took place in the days following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died May 25 following an encounter with Minneapolis police during which an officer knelt on his neck for several minutes. On Sunday, several other retailers, including CVS, Apple and Walmart also announced temporary closures or adjusted hours in major cities where rioting had …

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