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Children’s Place issues profit warning; faces financing challenge
The Children’s Place is looking for new funding.
Walgreens Boots Alliance makes leadership appointments
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has made three new executive appointments, including a new head for its U.S. health care business and a permanent CFO.

CFO shakeup at Costco, Kroger

In a move that caught the industry by surprise, the longtime and highly respected CFO of Costco Wholesale Corp. is departing after serving in the role for nearly 40 years.
Spanx promotes chief growth officer to CEO role

In addition to the CEO appointment, Spanx’s board of directors appointed a new executive chair.
Gap Inc. taps American fashion designer Zac Posen as creative director

Gap Inc. continues to bolster its executive leadership teams under the direction of its new CEO, Richard Dickson.
Starbucks veteran joins C-suite at Sweegreen

Sweetgreen, the health-focused fast-casual chain, has appointed a new chief operating officer.
Batteries Plus names new chief development officer

Batteries Plus has elevated its chief franchising officer into a new role.
Parent company of Ugg names new CEO as Q3 sales rise 16%

Deckers Brands has appointed a veteran footwear retailer as its next chief executive.
New CEO takes helm of Macy’s as possible takeover battle looms

The Jeff Gennette-era at Macy’s, Inc. has ended.
Ross Stores names chief merchandising officer of DD’s Discounts

Ross Stores has promoted a company veteran to its C-suite.

Children’s Place issues profit warning; faces financing challenge