Corporate Governance

The board of ODP, Office Depot’s parent company, has agreed to split into a retail company and a distribution and contract business.

The retailer has acquired virtual fitting room provider Zeekit, which will enable shoppers to virtually try on its own brands before buying and share images socially with friends.

The rejuvenated home store has added Stacey Shively, a former Target and JCPenney executive, to the role of SVP, general merchandise manager.

The retailer opened an online application process for suppliers looking to join its first Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator that will occur in August in Cincinnati.

John Lucot, formerly president and COO of Giant Eagle, will serve as a senior strategic advisor for the e-commerce grocery platform.

The triple-digit online sales growth for the period piggybacks off triple-digit online sales growth in Q4 2020, and Ahold gained further increases from its acquisition of Fresh Direct in the fall.

Dennis Sheldon brings experience in retail operations from time at Popsockets and Crocs.

The interactive experience with games and recipes features characters from the Netflix show “Waffles + Mochi” and highlights the retailer’s store brands.