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Home Depot Promotes Insider to New Retail Media and Monetization Post

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The Home Depot has named Melanie Babcock to the new position of VP, Retail Media+ and Monetization, responsible for providing improved supplier experiences while driving new sources of ad revenue, profitability and sales. Babcock joined the retailer in 2013 and most recently served as VP of Integrated Media, helping to launch Retail Media+.

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VF Corporation Hires Logitech Veteran as New CEO

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where he served as President and CEO since 2013. He is credited with a turnaround of Logitech’s business by expanding into new categories and improving market share through the introduction of new products and the elevation of design as a pillar of the company’s strategy. Darrell joins from Logitech International S.A.,

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Under Armour Appoints Hospitality Veteran as President and CEO

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Linnartz was appointed President of Marriott in 2021 and currently is leading the hospitality brand’s multi-billion dollar technology transformation, designed to improve customer experience, drive topline revenue and increase operational efficiency. Early in her career, Linnartz worked with Hilton Worldwide.

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Zebra Technologies Appoints New CEO and Executive Board Chair

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He also worked with measurement solutions provider Spirent Communications for nine years , serving as the company’s CEO from 2008 to 2013. Now more than ever, our customers need our solutions to improve workflows across their broader supply chains.

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Dollar General CEO to Retire, COO Named as Successor

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In 2013, prior to his appointment as CEO, Vasos served as COO. and worked his way through the ranks, eventually serving in roles such as Senior Director of Operations and Process Improvement, Retail Division Manager and EVP of Store Operations. Vasos joined Dollar General in 2008 as the company’s EVP, Division President and CMO.

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Burlington Doubles Store Total Target to 2,000, Plans 75 Net New Locations for 2021

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Burlington Stores has doubled its long-term store footprint target to 2,000 stores, up from the 1,000 -store target established when the company launched its IPO in 2013. Another key efficiency driver will be a reduction in store size to improve store-level productivity, said O’Sullivan on that call.

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Why Worker Safety Needs to Top Retailers’ Lists This Holiday Season

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However, there are many technologies now available that are improving safety in back-of-house retail. In the warehouse it can improve the job and reduce injuries if it’s implemented in the right places. We frequently hear about automation.

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