Sierra, the TJ Maxx sister brand that delivers great value on top active and outdoor brands for the whole family, announced its 100th store location opening in Sheboygan’s Deertrace Kohler shopping center. Sierra Marketing Director, Caitlin Kobelski, said, “We’re excited to bring our unique shopping experience to Sheboygan, providing a convenient destination to gear up […]
Foot Locker Unveils Reimagined Store Concept Foot Locker announced the grand re-opening of its iconic store on 34th Street in New York City, a pivotal milestone in its global retail revitalization. The newly redesigned store enhances consumer This reimagined concept highlights Foot Locker’s steadfast commitment to sneaker and basketball culture through the introduction of Foot […]
The renowned Colombian youth fashion brand Tennis, known in the U.S. as TNS, continues its rapid expansion with the successful opening of its third store in Florida, located in the heart of Brickell at the exclusive Brickell City Centre in Miami, FL. Since opening its first Florida store at Dadeland Mall, TNS has become a […]
CNCPTS, renowned for the most sought-after footwear, eyewear, and accessories, has opened its newest location, CNCPTS Miami. Spanning over 10,000 sq. ft. across two expansive levels, the space is designed to capture a mix of industrial elements with polished finishes, including high-shine marble and lush greenery, the new store delivers a dynamic retail experience like […]
Kroger Co. has appointed Mary Ellen Adcock, as Sr. V.P, Chief Merchandising & Operating Officer. Adcock previously served as Kroger’s Sr. V.P, Operations since 2019 where she delivered more than $1 billion in annual operations savings for six consecutive years. Adcock achieved this efficiency goal while also improving the customer and associate experience by developing […]
Coca‑Cola Co. has appointed Paula Costa as President, Emerging Category, where she will oversee the development of the company’s global alcohol ready-to-drink portfolio. Costa joins from Switzerland-based bottler Coca‑Cola HBC, where she has most recently served as Group Director, Premium Spirits. She joined CCH in 2021 from Diageo.
Build-A-Bear Workshop has appointed Kim Utlaut as Sr. V.P. & Chief Brand Officer. Utlaut most recently served as a General Manager for Franchise Leadership at Coca-Cola Co. In her new role, Utlaut’s responsibilities include leading Build-A-Bear’s brand and communications strategy, and ele122024EC vating the relationship with its diverse consumer base.
Nissan North America announced that Allyson Witherspoon is assuming responsibility as U.S. chief marketing officer for the Nissan brand. Witherspoon also holds the position of Corporate V.P., Global Marketing, Brand & Merchandising, Nissan Motor Co., in Yokohama, Japan. She will retain her global responsibilities in addition to the U.S. role.
Domino’s Pizza has promoted Kate Trumbull to Exec. V.P., Chief Marketing Officer. Trumbull will oversee global marketing reporting to Joe Jordan, Pres., U.S. and Global Services. Additionally, Risa O’Hara and the international marketing team will report to Trumbull as part of an expanded global marketing organization.
Guitar Center has appointed Mike Schultheis as Exec. V.P. & Chief Stores Officer. Schultheis will oversee every facet of Guitar Center retail stores. Most recently, Schultheis was the SVP of U.S. Stores at PetSmart.
Chobani has appointed Jai Kibe as Chief Marketing Officer. Kibe will lead the marketing and creative teams for the Chobani and La Colombe brands. A veteran marketing professional with over 23-years of experience, Kibe has held senior marketing roles at Gartner, SC Johnson, and Coca-Cola Co.
Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed Drew Panayiotou as Chief Marketing Officer, U.S. Refreshment Beverages. Pan-ayiotou joins the Company from Pfizer, where he was the company’s Global Chief Marketing Officer with oversight across all of Pfizer’s markets and products, leading a team of 1,400. He will lead marketing for KDP’s $9 billion portfolio of cold beverage […]
Miele, the world’s largest family-owned premium appliance manufacturer, has appointed Catherine Grayson-Roper as Vice President of Marketing for the US and Mexico. She will be responsible for all marketing communications to support and aid in driving profitable growth and relevance for the brand and product portfolio.
Carhartt, America’s familyowned workwear brand since 1889, has appointed Norma Delaney as V.P., Brand Marketing & Creative. With more than 20 years of global brand marketing experience, Delaney will lead the development of marketing and creative strategies for Carhartt and play a critical role in shaping Carhartt’s image and brand recognition.
Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op has named Abigail Jacobs its next Chief Marketing Officer. Jacobs brings an impressive background leading marketing for major consumer retailers including Sephora, Williams-Sonoma, West Elm and the Pottery Barn brands. In her role at REI, Jacobs will be responsible for the coop’s entire marketing engine, including creative, customer and member […]
Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company, has appointed E. Yuri Hermida as the company’s new Executive Vice President, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer. Hermida will be responsible for Consumer Insights & Innovation, Digital, Transformation, Media, New Business Ventures, and Strategy & Analytics.
J.Crew Group has appointed Julia Collier as Chief Marketing Officer for the J.Crew brand. She will lead J.Crew’s marketing team, overseeing brand marketing and brand creative. Collier most recently was Sr. V.P., Marketing at SKIMS where she ran brand marketing and creative. Collier will be based in New York and report directly to Libby Wadle, […]
Petco Health and Wellness Co. has appointed Joe Venezia as Chief Revenue Officer. Venezia will oversee pet care centers, pet and veterinary services, real estate and customer success capabilities. Venezia brings more than 25 years of retail experience to Petco and most recently was COO, Stores at Michaels.
Hyundai Mobis, a global automotive supplier, plans to showcase its Full-Windshield Holographic Display at CES 2025. The groundbreaking display projects critical driving information across the entire width of the windshield, offering a panoramic and immersive experience that spans from the driver’s seat to the passenger’s seat. Hyundai Mobis will also present its suite of human-centric […]
Catalyst Exhibits, Kenosha, WI, played an integral role in bringing Dell Technologies’ vision to life at SC24. Strategic layout of the booth captured the essence of Dell’s momentous innovations and customer-centric approach. The booth featured real-world examples of how Dell’s technologies are helping businesses accelerate innovation and transform operations across diverse sectors. Booth Highlights included […]