Shuffle Board: Reitmans Names CEO, Wayfair CCO Retires
Retail
Rue21
Rue21 has named Karlyn Mattson as executive vice president, chief customer officer. With over 25 years of experience at global retailers like Target, Amazon and Macy’s, Mattson will leverage her industry knowledge to advance the specialty retailer’s customer-first focus and deepen relationships with its community. shoppers’ needs.
Reitmans Canada Limited (RCL)
Canadian specialty apparel retailer Reitmans announced that Andrea Limbardi has been named president and CEO, effective September 5. Stephen Reitman, current president and CEO, will assume the position of executive chairman, while Daniel Rabinowicz will take on the position of vice chair and lead independent director.
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Limbardi has over 20 years of experience in operations, customer service, merchandising, marketing and e-commerce. Her strategic approach to innovation, digital-first mindset, and understanding of consumer behavior will enable her to lead RCL at a pivotal moment in its growth effectively.
Wayfair
Home retailer Wayfair announced that chief commercial officer Steve Oblak will retire from the online home goods e-tailer in the first quarter of 2024 after 14 years of leadership. Jon Blotner will assume the role of CCO, bringing with him nearly two decades of experience growing retail businesses. At Wayfair, he has overseen the company’s exclusive brands and specialty retail brands as well as its visual media, 3D operations and technology, merchandising as a service, advertising, and supplier acquisition and onboarding functions. Blotner will serve as the incoming CCO beginning in July and formally assume the role in October.
G-III Apparel Group
G-III Apparel Group announced during its annual meeting of stockholders that Dr. Joyce F. Brown, president of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT); Michael Shaffer, recently retired chief operating officer and chief financial officer of PVH Corp.; and Andrew Yaegeer, global head of Jefferies’ Strategic Equity Transactions Group were elected to its board of directors.
G-III’s board now consists of 14 members, including four women and four individuals of diverse backgrounds.
American Exchange Group
Footwear company American Exchange Group appointed Ian Eichin as the vice president of its new children’s category and Aerosoles girls’ footwear, reporting directly to chief revenue officer Robert Geller.
Brands
Carhartt
Workwear brand Carhartt announced the appointment of Tara Roemke as vice president of global merchandising. With more than 20 years of product management and merchandising experience, Roemke will serve as the general manager of Carhartt’s men and Carhartt company gear. She will report to Susan Hennike, Carhartt’s chief brand officer.
Textiles
Standard Fiber
Standard Fiber, one of the largest suppliers to the home textile market, has promoted Chad Altbaier and David Wang as co-CEOs. Altbaier, previously Standard Fiber’s CCO, will direct sales, merchandising, product development, human resources, IT and strategic business expansion. Wang, previously serving as president and COO, will focus on directing the global supply chain, manufacturing and operations.
Logistics
C.H. Robinson
Third-party logistics and freight forwarding provider C.H. Robinson announced that its board of directors has appointed Dave Bozeman as CEO and board member, effective June 26. Scott Anderson, who has been serving as interim CEO since January, will continue in his role until Bozeman joins the company and will work with him to ensure a smooth transition. Anderson will continue to serve as a member of the board as well.
Bozeman brings over 30 years of experience across supply chains, middle-mile transportation, manufacturing, digital and customer service to C.H. Robinson. He most recently served as vice president, Ford customer service division, and vice president, enthusiast vehicles, for Ford Blue of Ford Motor Company.
Firms
Gordon Brothers
Gordon Brothers, the global advisory and investment firm, has appointed Peter B. York as senior advisor to support the executive team with the firm’s growth and expansion plans. York will leverage his experience in asset-based lending (ABL), capital markets and secured lending to provide advice and counsel to the business, assist with evaluating capital deployment for Gordon Brothers’ global lending practice and give strategic and tactical advice on the structuring of loan products.
