Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Poundstretcher has promoted its current finance director Tristan Phillips to be its new chief executive. Phillips, who was the previous head of finance at M&S between 2020 and 2022, joined the discount chain last autumn. He will succeed Derek Lawlor, who stepped down in May after 10 months in the role.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 26, 2022

Dollar General has promoted John Garratt to President and CFO, effective September 1, 2022. He will add responsibilities for the company’s strategic healthcare initiatives and its international expansion to Mexico to his existing finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. and net sales up 9% to $9.4

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Promotions Finance Accounting Management 229

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond has named John Barresi as SVP of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, as the retailer continues to bolster its leadership team as part of its three-year transformation strategy. Barresi will join Bed Bath & Beyond on June 7, 2021, reporting directly to EVP and CFO Gustavo Arnal.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 15, 2024

Ann Summers chief financial officer John Boyle is retiring from the retailer after 11 years, as Kristina Moln-Page is promoted to finance director of the company. Moln-Page currently serves as head of finance of the business, having previously joined Ann Summers in May 2022 as strategic project consultant.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 31, 2024

Dollar General has promoted 18 executives to new roles at the company. Leslie Allen Leslie Allen has been promoted to senior vice president, human resources. Christine Connolly Christine Connolly has been promoted to senior vice president, corporate secretary and assistant general counsel, securities and governance.

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Promotions Merchant Services Planning Beauty and Health 52

Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Determining the right mix of financing options comes down to having a deep understanding of your customer and your product set. Nearly half (46%) of consumers surveyed said they are more likely to purchase from retailers who offer a variety of financing options. by Mike Rittler. by Mike Rittler. The Federal Reserve and the U.S.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Asda has promoted its former vice president and group property director Chris Walker as managing director of its Express stores. Walker began the role in January and now leads the convenience stores growth including retail and operations, promotions, commercial ranging and customer proposition operations.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Original Factory Shop has promoted joint managing director Ian Williams to chief executive, effective immediately as his fellow MD Phil Briggs leaves the business after five years. Williams, who previously served as the retailer’s finance boss, has previously held senior positions at Asda and American Golf.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

But while labour and marketing budgets are typically the first to be put on the chopping block, retailers may be overlooking opportunities to reduce costs in the back end by automating everyday finance functions, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable. “I

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Payment Services Finance Accounting Management 264

Mass Relators

APRIL 20, 2023

. — Dollar General has promoted Kelly Dilts to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 1. I am confident she will not only thrive as CFO, but continue to elevate our finance team.” Dilts has 30 years of experience in retail financial and strategic planning, operational finance and controllership.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

DICK’S Sporting Goods has promoted President Lauren Hobart to the roles of President and CEO, as of Feb. Hobart brings more than 25 years of finance, consumer and retail experience to the role. Current Chairman and CEO Edward Stack will assume the role of Executive Chairman and continue as Chief Merchant.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

David’s Bridal is dramatically reshaping its executive suite via internal promotions, including three C-level appointments. The promoted executives include: Bob Walker, who joined David’s Bridal in 2019 as Chief Retail Officer, has been promoted to COO. in July 2023.

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Inventory Management Promotions Finance Store Operations 228

Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

.— Publix Super Markets on Monday announced that two members of its executive team are retiring, and another has been promoted. Vice President of Finance Gino DiGrazia has decided to retire at the end of this year after 30 years with the company. He was promoted to director in 1997 and to vice president and controller in 2002.

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Promotions Finance Management Planning 52

Retail Gazette

JULY 10, 2023

PrettyLittleThing has promoted two of its executives who will now both share the responsibilities of CEO following Umar Kamani’s departure in April. The shakeup to the leadership team sees commercial director Tom Binns promoted to chief operating officer.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 20, 2021

Mr. Gupta joined Dick’s in 2017 as senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer. He previously served as senior Vice President of finance at Advance Auto Parts.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 25, 2022

has promoted chief financial officer John Garratt to the additional role of company president, effective September 1. Garratt, 53, will remain responsible for the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. The post Dollar General promotes Garratt to president, CFO appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 23, 2021

SpartanNash has promoted Tyler King to vice president of finance and finance business partner for the company’s 148-store retail business segment. Since then, he has served as director, retail inventory (2015-2018), director, retail accounting (2018-2020) and most recently, as senior director, finance (2020-2021).

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Finance Accounting Promotions Management 52

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Retail giant Havey Norman, and credit provider Latitude, are being sued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for allegedly misleading consumers on interest-free finance deals. . Consumers have a right to make informed choices,” said Court.

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Retail Minded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

One of the biggest challenges that you’ll face is related to finances. Many retail businesses are able to operate seamlessly with sufficient financing. If you’re not eligible for a bank loan or don’t want to take one, alternative financing options are available, such as asset-based lending. . Buy In Bulk.

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Finance Payment Services Operating Expenses Promotions 52

Mass Relators

OCTOBER 22, 2021

. — Hy-Vee’s Amber Specialty Pharmacy subsidiary has promoted three executives to new posts that focus on continued growth and innovation for the company, which was named 2020 Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy. Ortner has been with Hy-Vee, Inc. Micaila Ruiz.

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Promotions Finance Accounting Management 52

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

The sale is part of an agreement that FORMA’s parent company, FB Debt Financing Guarantor, reached with an entity controlled by the agent under FORMA Brands’ existing secured debt. These lenders include Jefferies Finance and funds managed by Cerberus Capital Management and FB Intermediate Holdings. ”

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Wholesale Finance Promotions Planning 263

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2021

Roe will have responsibility for all finance functions and lead the retailer’s Strategy and Consumer Insights teams. Additionally, VP of Investor Relations Christina Colone has been promoted to Global Head of Investor Relations. Roe CFO, effective June 1, 2021. Roe is currently CFO of VF Corp. , a position he has held since April 2015.

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Finance Apparel Accounting Promotions 259

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Other forms of theft that gained a significant number of “justifiable” responses are manipulating deals and promotions and returning used goods for a refund. Basket sizes of most of the shoppers are the same in the last six months.

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Checkout Finance Supermarket Consumer 312

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

However, the winds of change are blowing: as inflation and interest rates continue to climb, BNPL is shedding its reputation for luxury spending and becoming a financing solution for necessary expenses, such as car repair, healthcare, fridge and other essential appliance repair. And the merchant tends to absorb the cost of this transaction.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Finance Consumer 246

Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Mamas & Papas has poached Asda’s finance exec Sarah Ashby as its new chief financial officer. Asbhy, who took up the post on January 19, most recently served as the supermarket chain’s senior finance director of projects and M&A.

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Finance Grocer Supermarket Promotions 98

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Amazon alone said it sold 1 billion products during its extended promotion period, which kicked off earlier than the traditional Cyber Week start of Thanksgiving Day, on Nov. Another 31% said a limited-time sale or promotion convinced them to make a purchase they were hesitant about, up from 29% last year. A record 200.4

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Payment Services Promotions Finance Consumer 260

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In March , CEO Lev Peker stepped down and current COO and CFO David Meniane was promoted to Chief Executive. At the time, current SVP of Finance Ryan Lockwood was promoted to CFO. Current CTO Sanjiv Gomes was promoted into the newly created position of Chief Information Officer at the time.

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Promotions Finance Management ATS 247

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Many consumers already have caught on that they don’t need to wait until Black Friday, Cyber Monday or Super Saturday for attractive promotional offers. Finance indicated that just over half ( 51% ) of consumers planned to begin their holiday shopping before Halloween, with 27% saying they would start in late September.

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Shopping Finance Promotions Consumer 310

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Overall household finances remain in good shape and will continue to support the consumer’s ability to spend.” Some of this hiring may have taken place in October to support early holiday sales events and promotions. seen from 2010 to 2019. “It retail sales will climb 3.7% for the Nov. 24, 2023 period.

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Finance Accounting Consumer Promotions 246

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“(The) government is addressing the risks posed by new digital payment services, which are currently unregulated, to protect consumers, promote competition and spur innovation,” Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a statement. billion in 2022, from 29.2 million in 2018.

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Payment Services Finance Promotions Planning 278

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2023

Five Below has promoted CFO and Treasurer Kenneth Bull to the role of Chief Operating Officer, where he will focus on achieving the company’s Triple Double growth goals by optimizing its talent, systems and processes. Prior to joining Five Below, Bull served in senior finance roles at other retailers, including Urban Outfitters. “I

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Planning Finance Promotions Location 255

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2022

Livestreaming platform Firework has secured $150 million in Series B financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 , bringing its total funding to-date to more than $235 million. market will more than triple by 2024 to reach $35 billion.

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Finance Promotions Marketing Planning 287

Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Bernard McCracken is the latest chief accounting officer to be promoted to a public company’s top finance role.

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Finance Accounting Promotions 102

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

lululemon athletica has promoted Meghan Frank to CFO, making her the first woman to hold the role at the company. Meghan has a unique and comprehensive understanding of retail gained through her experience across finance and merchandise planning,” said Calvin McDonald, CEO of lululemon in a statement.

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Finance Promotions Planning ATS 263

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Ward’s retirement has prompted the promotion of Matt Zabel to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, reporting directly to Target Chair and CEO Brian Cornell, as well as the promotion of Kiera Fernandez to EVP and Chief Community Impact and Equity Officer, reporting into Zabel. Mulligan joined Target in 1996 as a financial analyst.

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Planning Promotions Finance Fulfillment 147

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

The parent company of brands such as QVC , HSN and Zulily also has created a new Chief Transformation Officer role and promoted William Hunter, currently SVP of Business Transformation and Shared Services, to the post.

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Finance Promotions Planning ATS 254

Retail Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For retailers, this is an essential tool for managing staff, stock and promotional campaigns. Was there a promotional offer? Chirag Shah, founder and CEO of Nucleus Commercial Finance and Pulse has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and a deep understanding of the needs of UK SMEs.

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Payment Services Finance Promotions Management 147