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Ken Hicks — who was also previously the chief executive at Academy Sports and Outdoors — replaces J.K. Symancyk, who left ...

PetSmart has found a permanent CEO after Symancyk resigned from the role to take the top spot at Signet Jewelers. In Hicks, the pet retailer has brought on an executive with “depth and breadth ...

PetSmart has named Ken Hicks president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 31. Hicks will also serve on the company's board of directors, per a company press release. Hicks is the former ...