Krispy Kreme appoints Nicola Steele as COO
Krispy Kreme has appointed Nicola Steele as COO, effective March 3, as part of the doughnut chain’s expansion strategy in the US. Steele started her Krispy Kreme career as a crew member in October...
View ArticleWhy power is a better negotiation tool than force
Having worked the majority of my career in FMCG, I’ve seen countless negotiation tactics used by suppliers, vendors and retailers to exert what they believe to be power. Often, these approaches are...
View ArticleAKA Brands names Ciaran Long as CEO
AKA Brands has appointed Ciaran Long as its new CEO following a positive fourth quarter driven by solid US sales growth. Long has held the joint role of interim CEO and CFO since March 2023 and helped...
View ArticleDay two at NRF: Pattern Beauty, Tommy Hilfiger and the power of storytelling
“If you don’t have your narrative set, someone else will tell your story,” said Katie Welch, the chief marketing officer of Rare Beauty. That was one of the key messages delivered on the second day of...
View ArticleMacy’s Jeff Warren explains how the legacy retailer plans to turn things around
In February, Macy’s then-newly appointed CEO, Tony Spring, said the strategy, aptly named ‘A Bold New Chapter’, served as a strong call to action. “It challenges the status quo to create a more modern...
View ArticleCrafting retailer Michaels names interim co-CEOs as search continues
The Michaels Companies has established an interim CEO office led by three of its executives following the departure of Ashley Buchanan. President Heather Bennett, chief merchandising officer Stacey...
View ArticleYum Brands names Scott Mezvinsky KFC CEO
Yum Brands has promoted Scott Mezvinsky to KFC division CEO, effective March 1, succeeding Sabir Sami. Currently president of Taco Bell North America and International, Mezvinsky was previously Taco...
View ArticleSSP Group appoints Pat Murray CEO of its US business
Food and beverage outlets operator SSP Group has named Pat Murray as the new CEO of SSP America, effective immediately. Murray succeeds Michael Svagdis, who is departing the company to pursue an...
View ArticleTarget reports sales growth, leadership changes
Target Corporation has announced changes to its leadership team after recording sales growth for the holiday season. The company’s sales in November and December combined grew 2.8 per cent, while...
View ArticlePerth’s luxury boutique boom: Longines’ VP on the watch brand’s store experience
The Murray Street Mall shopping precinct in Perth, Australia, has welcomed an abundance of new high-end retailers in the past few months, de-crowing King Street as the go-to luxury pit stop in the...
View ArticleWalmart taps Venessa Yates to head up its Canadian business
Walmart has named Venessa Yates president and CEO of its Canadian business, succeeding Gonzalo Gebara, who is departing the company at the end of February to return to Argentina. Prior to the new...
View ArticleWeis Markets promotes Bob Gleeson to COO
Weis Markets has promoted Bob Gleeson to COO from SVP of merchandising and marketing. Gleeson joined Weis Markets in 2018 and was promoted to VP of fresh merchandising in July 2019. Before that, he...
View ArticleREI names former director Mary Beth Laughton as CEO, president
Recreational Equipment Inc (REI) has named Mary Beth Laughton as its new president, starting on February 3. She will take on the additional role of CEO, effective March 31. Laughton, a former director...
View ArticleEstee Lauder’s international president Peter Jueptner to depart after 16 years
Peter Jueptner will step down as group president, International of The Estee Lauder Companies later this year. Jueptner has decided to step down from his role on April 1 and to leave the company on...
View ArticleAmazon appoints Jason Buechel as VP of worldwide grocery operations
Amazon has appointed Jason Buechel as VP of Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores. Buechel will take on the expanded responsibility while maintaining his current role as CEO of Whole Foods Market. He will...
View ArticleDuck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm quits amid layoffs
Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm has resigned as the company carries out layoffs at its headquarters in Pennsylvania. Hamm joined Duck Donuts in 2016 and became the company’s CEO in April 2021. “From 20...
View ArticleMaison Margiela taps Glenn Martens as new creative director
Belgian designer Glenn Martens has been appointed creative director of Maison Margiela with immediate effect, the brand and its owner OTB said on Wednesday. Martens is currently creative director of...
View ArticleGolden Goose’s Apac CEO Mauro Maggioni on fostering a culture of individuality
Italian luxury sneaker maker Golden Goose has plans to grow its business in the Asia-Pacific region in part by investing in its people and placing them at the heart of its operations. Inside Retail...
View ArticleHow Golden Goose is growing its Apac market share
Golden Goose aims to gain more market share in Australia by establishing a strong retail presence and building lasting community connections through new retail experiences. The Italian luxury sneaker...
View ArticleEstee Lauder names Michael Bowes as VP, chief people officer with global remit
The Estee Lauder Companies has promoted Michael Bowes to EVP and chief people officer, effective April 1. Bowes will be the first to hold the title of chief people officer at Estee Lauder and will...
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