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Levi’s Picks Kohl’s CEO as LS&Co. President

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Gass joined Kohl’s in 2013 as Chief Merchandising and Customer Officer and took the CEO job in May 2018. During her time there she led the retailer’s transformation strategy, driving a significant reinvention effort for the retailer’s more than 1,100 stores while growing its digital business to more than $6 billion.

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Dollar General recasts management via promotions, hirings

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Simonsen joined Dollar General in 2013, and has held roles in store operations, procurement, pricing, business analytics and merchandising planning. Mary Beth Hawthorne has joined Dollar General as vice president of store operations for the Northeast region.

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Dollar General bolsters team with 11 appointments

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Simonsen joined Dollar General in 2013, and has since held roles of increasing responsibility in store operations, procurement, pricing, business analytics, and merchandising planning. Mary Beth Hawthorne has joined Dollar General as vice president of store operations for the northeast region.

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Dollar General promotes 18 executives

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In this role, she will continue to support DG’s store operations team, which now encompasses more than 20,000 retail stores including pOpshelf and Mexico. She also led NMG’s supply chain transformation strategy to modernize its omnichannel distribution and fulfillment network.

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Target names Michael Fiddelke COO

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As chief operating officer, Fiddelke will oversee the retailer’s nearly 2,000 stores, its global supply chain network, fulfillment services including same-day delivery with Shipt, network capacity planning, enterprise operations, the teams responsible for building and remodeling Target stores and other facilities, and flight services.

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From Clicks to Bricks: Expanding Brand Loyalty Through Physical Stores

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Now may be the perfect time for more DTC brands to explore physical retail — in a post-COVID-19 landscape with prime real estate more affordable than ever, and shoppers seeking social interaction as they become comfortable visiting retail stores again. They expect convenience and the ability to fulfill their shopping needs immediately.

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Ancora Holdings Calls for New Kohl’s CEO and Chairperson Following Rejected Acquisition Offers

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Unfortunately, the facts indicate Kohl’s lacks the right leadership for the exceedingly challenging period ahead — one that will require the Company to reverse high-single-digit sales declines, contain capital expenditures and operating expenses, and immediately optimize fulfillment, marketing and merchandising.”. The fact is that Ms.