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Boot Barn CEO Leaves for Top Job at Ross Stores

Boot Barn's current president and CEO Jim Conroy plans to step down effective Nov. 22. Conroy, 54, is leaving the retailer to become CEO of Ross Stores, effective Feb. 2, 2025. He succeeds Barbara Rentler, who has served as CEO at the off-price retailer for the last 10 years. Conroy has served as president and…

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