Dive Brief

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

PetSmart storefront.

Ken Hicks also held senior positions with J.C. Penney, Payless ShoeSource, HSN, May Department Stores Company and McKinsey & Company.

Kaarin Vembar/Retail Dive