• Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. (32) announced that Philip W. Knisely has been appointed Chairman of the board, succeeding Robert Buck, who has retired.
• Designer Brands Inc. (43) announced William L. Jordan has been named Chief Growth Officer.
• Francesca’s Holdings Corp. (37) has appointed Andrew Clarke as President, CEO.
• L & W Supply (26) announced Jake Gress has been promoted to the newly created position of L&W Supply VP of Operations.
• Nike Inc. (140) said it is promoting Heidi O’Neill to President of Consumer and Marketplace starting April 1. Andy Campion will become COO. He will succeed Eric Sprunk, COO, who is retiring from Nike. Matthew Friend will become the new CFO.
• Rent the Runway (100) has appointed Brian Donato as Chief Supply Chain Officer. In addition, Rent the Runway named Mike Indresano as Senior Transportation Executive.
• Cole Haan announced it has filed for an initial public offering.
• Pier 1 Imports Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with plans to use the process to complete its previously announced a proposal to close up to 450 stores, which includes the closure of all its locations in Canada.
• Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is selling its PersonalizationMall.com business to 1-800-Flowers.com.
• The Home Depot Canada announced that it is hiring more than 5,500 new associates across to support its spring season.
• At Home Group Inc. announced the opening of five new stores this month in Tucson, AZ, Bellingham, WA, Sioux Falls, SD, Mentor, OH, and Union Gap, WA. A location in Clovis, CA, is expected to open soon.
January 30, 2026
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced that Allison Pinkham has been appointed as Exec VP and Chief Human…
January 23, 2026
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Food Lion LLC will open four new grocery stores in the first quarter of this year,…
January 16, 2026
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Aldi Inc. announced it plans to open at least 180 new stores this year. • Grocery Outlet…
