Kirkland’s President and COO Steps Down

Jackson, Tenn. Home-decor retailer Kirkland's Inc. said Monday that Catherine David, its president and COO, has resigned, effective immediately.

Chief executive Robert Alderson will assume David's responsibilities. The company currently doesn't plan to seek a replacement.

Kirkland's did not give a reason for David's resignation in its statement and a company spokesman said he couldn't offer any further comment on the announcement.