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Kontoor Brands Board of Directors Elects Jamie Caulfield, Former PepsiCo, Inc. Chief Financial Officer and Michael Skipworth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wingstop Inc. as New Directors

retail_wholesale — September 23, 2026, 8:31 PM · www.marketscreener.com

Kontoor Brands Board of Directors Elects Jamie Caulfield, Former PepsiCo, Inc. Chief Financial Officer and Michael Skipworth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wingstop Inc. as New Directors

Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) has announced the appointment of Jamie Caulfield and Michael Skipworth to its Board of Directors, increasing the board's size from seven to nine members. Jamie Caulfield, former Executive Vice President and CFO of PepsiCo, brings extensive financial and portfolio management experience, while Michael Skipworth, President and CEO of Wingstop Inc., offers expertise in scaling high-growth consumer brands. Their combined experience is expected to help guide Kontoor Brands' portfolio management, growth strategies, and multi-brand platform.

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Five Below Appoints Scott Settersten to its Board of Directors

retail_wholesale — September 23, 2026, 7:52 PM · www.marketscreener.com

Five Below Appoints Scott Settersten to its Board of Directors

Five Below, Inc. announced the appointment of Scott Settersten, former Chief Financial Officer of Ulta Beauty, to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective September 21, 2026. This appointment increases the Board to ten directors. Settersten brings extensive financial and operational expertise, which is expected to support Five Below's growth strategy and drive long-term stakeholder value.

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9 people arrested after Kroger protest, none from Cincinnati

retail_wholesale — September 23, 2026, 7:43 PM · Cincinnati Enquirer

9 people arrested after Kroger protest, none from Cincinnati

Nine individuals were arrested outside Kroger headquarters in Cincinnati during a protest organized by approximately 60 activists. The protest aimed to pressure Kroger to commit to cage-free eggs. None of the arrested protesters were from the Cincinnati area, and they face charges of resisting arrest and trespassing.

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Domino's closes 13 Ohio stores abruptly, employ...

retail_wholesale — September 23, 2026, 7:20 PM · Pluang

Domino's closes 13 Ohio stores abruptly, employ...

Domino's abruptly closed 13 franchise stores in Ohio due to financial struggles, informing employees via text during a busy dinner shift. This led to immediate job losses and customer order disruptions. Domino's stated this is an isolated issue and is working to transfer ownership, while the company's shares show a slight gain despite the closures, highlighting challenges in the pizza market.

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