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BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Interim Leader President and CEO

Retail TouchPoints

BJ’s Wholesale Club has appointed Bob Eddy as the company’s new President and CEO. Eddy joined BJ’s in 2007 and assumed the role of EVP and CFO in 2011. Eddy joined BJ’s in 2007 and assumed the role of EVP and CFO in 2011. Baldwin, Executive Chairman of BJ’s Wholesale Club in a statement. “We

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BJ’s Wholesale Club names new CEO

Retail Wire

Bob Eddy has been named president and chief executive officer of BJ’s Wholesale Club, replacing Lee Delany who died unexpectedly earlier this month.

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Claire’s Hires Children’s Place, Zara Vet as Chief Merchandising Officer

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Her most recent job was as SVP of Global Merchandising and Strategic Partnerships at The Children’s Place , where she was responsible for creating and delivering product strategies for all brands across multiple channels of distribution, as well as leading operations for the wholesale and international franchise businesses from 2014 to 2023.

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Reports: Nike Cutting Ties With Six Retailers, Including DSW and Urban Outfitters

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The shoe retailer reportedly closed its wholesale accounts with Fred Meyer , Zappos , Dillard’s , City Blue , VIM , EbLens , Belk , Bob’s Stores and Boscov’s in August 2020. Nike isn’t the only apparel retailer with a strong wholesale presence looking to put a renewed emphasis on its DTC operations.

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‘Everybody’s got a Levi’s story’: Chip Bergh reflects on his legacy

Inside Retail

Bergh, who has served as president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co since 2011, is reflecting on his legacy as he prepares to hand over the reins of the $6 billion global business to his successor Michelle Gass, the former CEO of American department store chain Kohl’s, who joined Levi’s earlier this year. “I It was pivotal,” he says.

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Sephora, Poshmark, REI Double Down on Sustainability Efforts for Earth Month

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Since 2011, Poshmark shoppers have kept over 300 million items in circulation and out of landfills. To encourage shoppers and sellers to embrace circularity, Poshmark is offering more than $15,000 in Posh Credit prizes to users who list, Reposh or purchase an item or tune in to a Posh Show during eligible periods in April.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club taps Bob Eddy as CEO

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. Bob’s leadership, strategic vision and deep knowledge of the business have been pivotal in driving BJ’s Wholesale Club’s transformation and record growth across all key metrics,” BJ’s executive chairman Christopher Baldwin said. WESTBOROUGH, Mass. Eddy joined BJ’s in 2007.