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Nordstrom vet to join The Finish Line
The Finish Line said that John Hall will join the company in mid-May as executive VP, divisional president and chief merchandising officer.
Hall, a 30-year Nordstrom executive, most recently served as VP, corporate merchandiser of Rack Menswear.
At Finish Line, Hall’s focus will span across consumer engagement touchpoints including stores and digital operations, merchandising and strategies involving the company’s product vision. He will drive the retailer’s brand growth strategies.
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Tractor Supply digs up profitable Q1
Brentwood, Tennessee-based rural lifestyle chain Tractor Supply Company saw net income, net sales and same-store sales all rise in the first quarter of fiscal 2016, compared to the prior-year period.
Net income increased 17% to $67.7 million from $58 million, despite a 10% increase in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses to $386.2 million from $351.8 million. Higher gross profit and pretax income helped boost net income.
