What: Nordstrom has appointed Alexis DePree as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), expanding her responsibilities to include the company’s supply chain operations, transportation, inventory operations, enterprise operations, and store operations.

Why it is important: Alexis DePree's appointment as COO signifies Nordstrom's commitment to strengthening its operational efficiency and supply chain capabilities.

Nordstrom has named Alexis DePree as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), an expanded role that reflects the extensive scope of her responsibilities. DePree, who joined Nordstrom in early 2020 as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, brings over 12 years of fulfillment leadership experience from Amazon and Target. In her new role, DePree will oversee supply chain operations, transportation, inventory operations, enterprise operations, and store operations. Her contributions have already led to significant improvements in Nordstrom’s supply chain efficiency and customer service speed. Nordstrom emphasizes that DePree's team will continue to play a critical role in implementing RFID technology and ensuring operational consistency across all stores.

Nordstrom appoints Alexis DePree as COO