Personnel Updates
• Hibbett Sports Inc. (43) has named Michael E. Longo as President and CEO. He succeeds Jeff Rosenthal, who is retiring.
• McCoy’s Building Supply (52) has promoted Jessica Walshak to the position of Director of Marketing and Advertising.
• Orgill Inc. (16) announced Boyden Moore will step into the role of President and CEO. Ron Beal will remain as the company’s Chairman of the board. The company also announced the retirements of Grady Gennings and Mike Ferrell.
• Rite Aid Corporation (46) has named Dan Robson as President of MedTrakRx, an EnvisionRxOptions subsidiary.
• Tapestry, Inc. (118) announced that Anna Bakst, CEO and Brand President of Kate Spade, will leave the company. Tapestry CFO Joanne Crevoiserat will lead Kate Spade while the company searches for a new CEO.
• Tailored Brands, Inc. (97) has promoted Carrie Ask to the new role of Chief Customer Officer.
• Tractor Supply Co. (49) announced it has promoted Letitia Webster to Senior VP of E-commerce.
• True Value Company (242) named Chris Kempa as Chief Commercial Officer, a newly created position.
• Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (55) has announced the Kecia Steelman will serve in an expanded role as Chief Store Operations Officer and President, International. In other changes, Monica Arnaudo was promoted to Chief Merchandising Officer; Shelley Haus was promoted to Chief Marketing Officer; and Prama Bhatt promoted to Chief Digital Officer.
• Walmart Stores Inc. (254) announced Bonobos founder Andy Dunn will leave his position early next year.
Mergers and Acquisitions
• Hayward Lumber Co. Inc. has acquired the Buena Tool Company in Santa Barbara, CA.
Industry Insight
• Amazon.com Inc. is expected to open a new grocery store concept in Los Angeles in February 2020.
Real Estate
• 84 Lumber Co. has closed its location in Baldwinsville, NY.
• Genoa Healthcare has opened its 500th pharmacy in the United States.
Technology News
• Costco Wholesale Corp. has expanded Instacart same-day delivery of alcohol to 200 of its club stores in 11 states. The service is now available in California, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina and Ohio, as well as in Washington, DC.
