Fast-growing home décor superstore names COO

With plans to expand to some 600 stores, At Home Group Inc. has appointed a chief operating officer and expanded its board with a Gap Inc. veteran.



The retailer, which currently operates 123 stores, said it promoted chief stores officer Peter Corsa to COO. Corsa, who joined the company in 2013, will continue to be responsible for store operations, loss prevention, distribution and logistics in addition to assuming oversight of inventory planning and allocation.



In addition, At Home announced that Elisabeth Charles is joining the board of directors. She currently serves as senior VP, general manager of Old Navy Outlet and was most recently interim chief marketing officer of Old Navy. Charles was also previously CMO at Petco



“I am honored to join At Home's board," said Charles. "With its unique large format, value-oriented approach to home décor and a significant opportunity to grow to at least 600 stores across the U.S., it is an exciting time to be part of the At Home journey.”



At Home also announced that it has created a distinct position of chief accounting officer and has promoted Becky Haislip to the role. She most recently served as VP, controller, a position she has held since joining At Home in October 2013.