NASHVILLE - Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ:KIRK), a specialty retailer of home décor and furnishings, announced the promotion of Amy Sullivan to Chief Executive Officer, effective February 4, 2024. Sullivan, who has served as President and Chief Operating Officer since Spring 2023, will also join the company's board of directors. She takes over from interim CEO Ann Joyce, who will continue to serve on the board.
Sullivan has been with Kirkland's Home for over a decade, contributing to the company's strategic repositioning initiatives, including marketing refocus and product assortment alignment. These efforts have been credited with driving customer demand and improving sales, particularly during the 2023 holiday season.
R. Wilson Orr, Chairman of Kirkland's Home, praised Sullivan's leadership and expressed confidence in her ability to lead the company towards profitable growth. Orr also acknowledged Ann Joyce's role in steering the company through a period of change and revitalizing the brand.
Sullivan expressed excitement about the company's trajectory and the results of its strategic initiatives. She looks forward to unlocking Kirkland's Home's long-term growth potential and leading the team into the next chapter.
Kirkland's Inc., operating 338 stores across 35 states and an e-commerce website, aims to provide customers with a curated selection of home décor and furnishings at value pricing. The company's approach combines quality merchandise with design inspiration, catering to customers' home furnishing needs.
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