C-Suite Moves: May updateWelcome to C-Suite Moves, Chain Store Age’s monthly roundup of the top C-suite moves across the retail industry. Joann names retail veteran as interim CEO; search underwayAfter exiting bankruptcy, Joann has named an interim CEO and a new board of directors. On-fire running brand Hoka opens its first U.S. flagship Hoka has made its flagship debut in the heart of midtown Manhattan. DSW names marketing chief; acquires Canadian footwear chain A seasoned marketing executive has joined the leadership team at Designer Brands Inc. Best Buy fulfills direct-to-consumer electronics brand sales from stores Best Buy Co. Inc. is in a new partnership to turn its stores into fulfillment hubs for direct-to-consumer (DTC) consumer electronics websites. Kirkland’s e-commerce sales plummet; reviewing strategic alternatives Kirkland’s brick-and-mortar sales showed momentum in the first quarter, but its online business continued to decline. Lululemon Q1 tops estimates; U.S. growth slows amid ‘missed’ opportunities Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported first-quarter results ahead of expectations as growth soared internationally but slowed in its largest market, the Americas. Ikea makes history by offering real-life jobs in Roblox store Ikea’s upcoming virtual Roblox store will be the first to pay physical employees for working in the metaverse. Revitalized retailers chart a new roadmap for success Retailers are deftly blending e-commerce and brick-and-mortar to deliver more robust experiences to consumers. Patricia Nash Designs opens its first store Vintage-inspired leather goods and accessories brand Patricia Nash Designs has entered the physical retail space. First Previous 14 15 16 17 18 Next Last
