Retail Executives

Tech can’t solve all problems, but it can certainly power the gateway to progress. For Elliott Rodgers, Ulta Beauty chief information officer and an RIS News CIO of the Year, technology has indeed been enabler for everything he’s accomplished during his career.

When undergoing a massive digital transformation initiative, retailers expect employee churn and other unexpected obstacles. They do not, however, plan for a pandemic.

After a year of transformative disruption, RIS was presented with one of the most impressive lists of nominees to date. Learn the winners of our 10th annual CIO of the Year awards, each exemplifying how technology can overcome hardship.

The specialty lighting retailer has promoted an honored executive who has spent over 30 years with the company. Uncover who took the top spot.

Following the consolidation of its Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Store support centers, the discount retailer merged merchandising and store operations functions. This new role will support that move.

Grocer Hy-Vee has named a chief data officer to oversee the development and governance of data strategy for the $11 billion retailer. Learn who landed the role helping to innovate enterprise-wide data science, analysis and visualization. 

BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that president and CEO Lee Delaney died unexpectedly yesterday “due to presumed natural causes.”

J.Crew Group has appointed four retail industry leaders to build out its leadership team responsible for accelerating its approach to building a digital-first, purpose-driven organization under its J.Crew, Madewell, and J.Crew Factory brands.

Dollar General has promoted Nick Snow to vice president, decision science and analytics, among a batch of eight internal promotions that illustrate the retailer’s priority of investing in its teams.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is strengthening its digital leadership team with two appointments as it continues to drive rapid growth in its $3 billion digital business. The retailer has also made a move to modernize its inventory management systems.

As retailers have navigated the pandemic, few have garnered as much attention for an ability to marry physical and digital retail to serve customers than Target.

Dollar General expects to open 1,050 new stores in 2021, including two new store formats. The discount retailer also announced the retirement of Mike Kindy, EVP of global supply chain, and his replacement.