J.Jill has appointed Kimberly Wallengren as Sr. V.P., Chief Marketing Officer. She will work to advance the company’s next phase of growth through the evolution of brand positioning. Wallengren most recently served as VP of Marketing for North America at Coach.
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Williams-Sonoma has promoted Abby Teisch to Chief Marketing Officer. Teisch previously served as Executive Vice President of Marketing for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. and will continue to report to President and Chief Executive Officer Laura Alber. In her expanded role, Teisch will lead enterprise-wide marketing strategies across the company’s portfolio of brands.
Chicken Salad Chick has appointed Jill Thomas as Chief Marketing Officer. She will lead all brand and marketing functions, overseeing national consumer marketing and guest experience initiatives. Thomas joins Chicken Salad Chick following six years at PGA TOUR Superstore, where she served as Chief Marketing Officer of Retail and e-commerce.
VIRA Insight, (www.virainsight.com), a global leader in retail design, manufacturing, and end-to-end execution, has acquired Lynx Innovation, a global provider of technology-enabled retail solutions with operations in Minneapolis and design and manufacturing facilities in Jiaxing, outside Shanghai, China. This strategic acquisition strengthens VIRA’s capabilities by combining world-class retail execution with Lynx’s advanced technology expertise and […]
Colony Display, (www.colonydisplay.com), an Elgin, IL-based designer and manufacturer of custom, brand elevating fixtures and immersive consumer environments, has appointed Michael Sullivan as Chief Executive Officer. He brings deep institutional knowledge and leadership continuity to the position, having most recently served as the Company’s COO and CFO.
Bay Cities, (www.bay-cities.com), a Paco Rivera, CA-based designer and manufacturer of retail packaging and in-store displays, has promoted Sahar Mehrabzadeh to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this newly created executive role, Mehrabzadeh will oversee all revenue-generating functions and client-facing teams.
TRG Packaging and Display Solutions, (www.teamtrg.com), has installed the BHS Jetliner Xceed. This digital preprint press will be the first of its kind in the U.S. The investment strengthens TRG’s ability to deliver standout packaging and displays with greater speed, scale, and flexibility. By centralizing digital preprint production, TRG is extending advanced graphics capabilities across […]
James Hay has been appointed CEO of Barrows Connected Store, (www.barrowscs.com). Hay steps up into this role with extensive experience across FMCG, brand building, shopper marketing, and retail media, alongside a clear perspective on how physical retail needs to evolve in a digital-first world. His leadership has supported its expansion across the UK, the US, […]
Hirt & Carter has acquired KDM, a retail-display business headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. The acquisition marks H&C’s entry into the U.S. market and brings together two organizations with complementary experience. By combining local market insight with broader international capability, the partnership creates opportunities for closer collaboration across teams in South Africa and the U.S.
Duggal Visual Solutions, New York City, (www.duggal.com), a global leader in visual communications, has acquired CSI, a Washington, DCarea print and graphics firm. The combination strengthens Duggal’s national footprint and enhances its ability to deliver high-quality print, fabrication, and installation services at scale.
Bed Bath & Beyond and The Brand House Collective have appointed Glen Cary Chief of Stores for Bed Bath & Beyond and its family of brands. Cary brings more than 25 years of senior retail leadership, including over a decade at Bed Bath & Beyond where he served as Bed Bath & Beyond Chief of […]
Midea America, a leader in home appliances and smart home solutions, has appointed Justin Reinke as Head of Product Marketing. Reinke will oversee Product Marketing across Major Appliances, Home Comfort, Floor Care, and Small Appliances. He brings over 20 years of experience in the appliance industry, including Product Marketing leadership roles at both Samsung and […]
Popeyes has appointed Matt Rubin as Chief Marketing Officer for the U.S. and Canada. Rubin will lead Popeyes’ marketing strategy, brand positioning, and customer engagement across all channels. Rubin has 11 years of experience with Restaurant Brands International, with four of those with Popeyes U.S. & Canada.
Springs Window Fashions, a leading manufacturer of custom window treatments in North America, has appointed Rachel Hyslop as VP, Dealer Strategy & Experience. Hyslop will lead Springs’ dealer experience transformation, integrating service, channel marketing, and onboarding under a unified vision to elevate every dealer touchpoint.
Hormel Foods has appointed Jason Levine to a newly created enterprise-wide chief marketing officer (CMO) role, a move that underscores the company’s commitment to driving growth and innovation as it continues to strengthen its consumer-centric strategy. Most recently, Levine served as CMO for PIM Brands, a snacking confectionery company that includes Welch’s fruit snacks.
Fleet Farm, a trusted name in retail known for its wide-ranging and ever-evolving product offerings, announced Imagine Studio, (www.theimaginegroup.com), as its new Visual Merchandising and Design Agency of Record. The partnership will support the company’s vision to continually redefine the apparel, auto, home, hardware, farm/pet and outdoor experience. Imagine Studio will lead design strategy, creative […]
Creative Realities, (www.cri.com), a leading provider of digital signage, media and AdTech solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Cineplex Digital Media, a subsidiary of Canadian-based Cineplex. CDM offers experienced-based digital marketing solutions across five industry verticals in North America: Quick Service Restaurants; Financial Services; Retail; Malls and Real Estate; and Lotto. Included in […]
firm, after outgrowing its Rogers, AR Design Center is consolidating operations into its new Lowell, AR Fulfillment Hub. Berkeley now runs its entire creative-to-shipping Northwest Arkansas pipeline under one roof.
Ovation In-Store, (www.ovationinstore.com), a Maspeth, NY-based p.o.p. display firm, has appointed Neil Lieberman as Chief Commercial Officer. Lieberman has built his career partnering with many of the world’s leading beauty brands and retailers, helping teams strengthen the connection between brand intent and the in-store experience.
Pacific Avenue’s Alabama Metal Industries Corp., (AMICO), has acquired Accurate Perforating and its subsidiary Accurate Metal Fabricating, (www.accuratemetal.com), a Chicago-based metal fabrication firm serving the display industries. “We are excited to join forces with AMICO, a recognized leader in expanded and perforated metal products,” said Larry Cohen, Chairman of Accurate.