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Dollar Tree Promotes Witynski To CEO

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In December, Witynski was promoted from President and COO to a newly created position of Enterprise President. Witynski, who joined Dollar Tree as SVP of Stores in 2010, became COO in 2015. Gary Philbin, the company’s CEO since September 2017, is retiring but will serve as a member of the board through September 23, 2020.

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Dollar General Promotes New President and CFO Following Strong Quarter

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Dollar General has promoted John Garratt to President and CFO, effective September 1, 2022. Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as SVP of Finance and Strategy and has served as EVP and CFO since December 2015. Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as SVP of Finance and Strategy and has served as EVP and CFO since December 2015.

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Woolworths and Coles drew consumer ire for cost-of-living pressures in 2024

Inside Retail

Woolworths fared the worst of the two, starting 2024 with a controversial decision not to promote Australia Day merchandise and ending the year with a distribution centre employee strike costing tens of millions of dollars and ravaging supermarket shelves. billion, but booked provisions worth $1.6

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Walmart Promotes Insider to Replace Departing International CEO

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McLay, who joined Walmart in 2015, had roles in strategy and supply chain and led the retailer’s Neighborhood Market business before taking on the top jobs at Sam’s Club. Chris Nicholas, currently COO of Walmart U.S., will replace McLay as President and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S., with both changes taking effect Sept.

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A new leadership for Decathlon

Retail Focus

Today, DECATHLON is embarking on a new phase in its history, aimed at strengthening its competitiveness and growth, while stepping up its actions to promote access to sport and its universal values wherever it operates. Most recently, Javier headed DECATHLON Germany from 2012 to 2015, then served as CEO of DECATHLON Spain from 2015 to 2022.

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

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I found a new factory in 2015, and they really understood my vision. We increased sales little by little from 2015 to 2018, and the demand was too much, so it was too much for me and my one employee. We’re doing specific campaigns and promotions for these groups, even though our products aren’t discounted often.

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The Container Store Names New Digital Chief, SVP of Stores

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The Container Store has promoted two executives as it continues to focus on strengthening its “Custom Spaces” business. Lindy Rawlinson, formerly EVP of Ecommerce and Digital Marketing has been promoted to Chief Digital Officer; and Jennifer Pape formerly of VP of Stores has been elevated to SVP of Stores.