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Reports: Alex and Ani Shutters 20 Stores and Rhode Island Headquarters

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“From moving our assembly operation, relocating our warehouse and updating our ERP system, we are collectively working towards a strategic omnichannel environment that supports shifts in retail and consumers’ wants and needs. .” The company, which was founded in 2004, had more than 100 stores across the U.S.

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Foot Locker Plans Phase-Out of 250+-Store Footaction Banner

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The retailer, which purchased Footaction in 2004, currently operates a total of 256 Footaction stores in 36 U.S. Foot Locker, Inc. states, Puerto Rico and Canada.

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Zebra Technologies Appoints New CEO and Executive Board Chair

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The need to digitize operations remains a strategic focus for our customers globally,” said Gustafsson in a statement. Prior to joining Zebra, he was CEO of Spirent Communications from 2004 to 2007. Prior to his work with Zebra, Burns served as CEO of network services company Embrane, which was acquired by Cisco in 2015.

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J.Crew Promotes Company Veteran to CEO

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Libby Wadle, a retail industry veteran who has filled a number of senior management roles at J.Crew Group since she joined the company in 2004, has been named CEO. She replaces Jan Singer, who has left to pursue other endeavors.

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Macy’s Names Permanent CFO

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Williams, who joined Macy’s in 2004, will play a key role in identifying, developing and promoting scalable and sustainable policies, and corporate best practices to address systemic racism and social injustice.

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The Power of AI to Support Field Service Employees and Maintain Exceptional Customer Experiences

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AI has modernized field service technology and its workflows to increase operational efficiency, minimizing risks and reducing costs (and frustration) for companies, their employees and their customers.

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Dollar General Promotes New President and CFO Following Strong Quarter

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From 2004 to 2014 he served at Yum! He will add responsibilities for the company’s strategic healthcare initiatives and its international expansion to Mexico to his existing finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. Brands in various positions of increasing responsibility in corporate strategy and financial planning.