JIM CONROY
EXITING CEO, BOOT BARN HOLDINGS INC.
WHY: Has led Western wear apparel firm since 2012, reaching $1.7B in annual sales and hitting over 400 stores in 2024.
IN THE NEWS: Stepping down in November after being named CEO of Ross Stores.
NOTABLE: Boot Barn inching closer to its initial 500-store goal with expectation to add 60 new brick-and-mortar units in 2025 fiscal year; now eyeing over 900 long-term by maintaining pace of 15% annual unit growth.
QUOTABLE: “Over the past 12 years, Boot Barn has transformed from a regional retailer to a true national lifestyle brand, and we believe that there is potential for at least 500 more stores in the U.S. alone.” — Conroy in annual report
