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Staples add new tech title
Staples has appointed Faisal Masud to the newly created role of chief technology officer. Masud had previously served as executive VP of global e-ecommerce since joining the company in May, 2013. Prior to Staples, he served as VP and general manager for Groupon, responsible for managing Groupon Goods’ global strategy and execution. He also held various leadership roles at eBay and Amazon. -
Specialty retailer names new CEO
Land’s End has appointed a seasoned fashion and luggage veteran as its next chief executive. The apparel retailer named Jerome Griffith to be its next CEO, effective March 6, 2017. Griffith most recently served as president and CEO of upscale luggage brand Tumi Holdings from 2009 until its sale in August 2016 to Samsonite International. He will also join the Lands’ End board of directors.