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  • Kroger on the hunt for a COO

    Cincinnati -- Kroger now finds itself in need of a COO.  

    In an abrupt announcement, Kroger on Tuesday said president and COO Mike Ellis has retired after 40 years with the company. The grocer said a successor will be named at a later date.
     

  • Pin it — and buy it

    San Francisco -- Pinterest on Tuesday officially started its foray into e-commerce.

    The social networking giant has started rolling out a “buy it” button on its pins on iPhone and iPad apps.  It also is launching new shop categories, including "Shop our picks," a curated selection of seasonal goods, and "Shop" for the latest buyable Pins.

  • Who will be the next COO at Kroger?

    Leadership of the Kroger Co.’s retail operations is in limbo following the retirement of COO Mike Ellis, with no immediate successor named.

    The Kroger Co. announced that Ellis has retired after 40 years with the company.

  • Boot Barn seeks to expand omnichannel reach with acquisition

    Irvine, Calif. – Boot Barn Holdings Inc. is looking to expand its ability to serve the needs of omnichannel customers with a new acquisition.

    The retailer has completed its previously announced purchase of Sheplers Inc. a western lifestyle company with 25 retail locations across the U.S. and a catalog and e-commerce business.

  • Jo-Ann Fabric in exec hiring, promotion

    Hudson, Ohio -- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores announced a key hire in marketing, and a promotion in merchandising.

    Jo-Ann has hired Amy Parker as senior VP, marketing & advertising. Most recently, Amy was the chief marketing officer for Pet Supplies Plus and prior, chief marketing officer for the home division at Sears Holdings.

    Previously, she was with Michaels, Toys “R” Us, and several other multi-unit chains.

  • Jo-Ann makes executive moves

    Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the nation’s leading fabric and craft specialty retailer, has announced two significant organizational changes in the merchandising and marketing areas.

    Megan Featherston, formerly senior vice president, merchandising, at Jo-Ann, has been promoted to executive vice president, merchandising & marketing. In her new role, Megan will oversee the retailer’s merchandising, marketing, Joann.com and business intelligence and analytics teams.

  • Boot Barn steps up omnichannel strategy

    Boot Barn has taken a significant step forward in its e-commerce strategy now that its acquisition of Sheplers is complete.

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