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Boot Barn has announced that Gene Eddie Burt, executive vice president, chief supply chain officer of Big Lots, has been appointed to its board of directors. With his appointment, the Board now consists of eight directors. Boot Barn is a leading lifestyle retailer of western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and children.
Burt currently serves as the executive vice president, chief supply chain officer of Big Lots. Burt has over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, having previously served as the executive vice president of merchandising and supply chain for GNC, senior vice president of real estate and development for PetSmart, and director of domestic distribution for The Home Depot, Boot Barn said.
“I am thrilled to welcome Burt to the board of directors. He is an experienced leader with a strong background across supply chain, merchandising, and real estate operations. Burt has a demonstrated track record of developing and implementing business strategies, and I believe his skillset will bring tremendous value to Boot Barn. Burt’s retail industry experience and wide-ranging background will enhance the composition of our board as we further grow the Boot Barn business across the country,” Jim Conroy, chief executive officer at Boot Barn said in a press release.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (GK)
Boot Barn has announced that Gene Eddie Burt, executive vice president, chief supply chain officer of Big Lots, has been appointed to its board of directors. With his appointment, the Board now consists of eight directors. Boot Barn is a leading lifestyle retailer of western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and children.