The Bon-Ton Stores
The Bon-Ton Stores changed its management this week.
CEO and president Kathryn Bufano has resigned from the company, effective Aug. 25. COO William Tracy, will be appointed as CEO and president, effective Aug. 25. Bufano will remain with the company as CEO through a transition period to ensure an effective leadership transition.
The company also appointed Chad Stauffer EVP, chief merchandising officer. In his new role, Stauffer will oversee Bon-Ton’s merchandising strategy. Stauffer has spent over nine years at the company and recently served as SVP and general merchandise manager of Center Core and Children’s. His resume includes previous stints at Belk and Sports Authority.
LK Bennett
Linda Bennett, LK Bennett’s founder, is back in the driver’s seat. Dubbed the “kitten heel queen,” Bennett is returning to help the struggling retailer get back on its feet. Bennett will serve as a consultant to the design team and oversee new product initiatives.
JoJo Maman Bébé
Jaeger trading director Gwynn Milligan was tapped as JoJo Maman Bébé’s new commercial director. In her new role, Milligan aims to elevate the company’s financial outlook and market presence. Milligan has held previous leadership roles at Asos and JD Sports.
Adidas
Adidas AG’s Supervisory Board appointed Gil Steyaert as an Executive Board member, effective May 12. Steyaert will succeed current board member Glenn Bennett, who oversees global operations, no later than Oct. 1. Bennett will relinquish his Executive Board mandate no later than Sept. 30.
Bestseller
Allan Nielsen, Bestseller’s regional director in North America, Australia, Ireland and the U.K., is exiting the company to join German sportswear label Hummel as a director. In his new role, Nielsen will oversee Hummel’s market strategy. Nielsen worked at Bestseller for 15 years and held many leadership roles at the company, including U.K. and Ireland country director and Jack & Jones manager. Henrik Bjørn Hansen, Bestseller managing director, is allegedly taking over responsibilities for Bestseller in Ireland and the U.K.
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