Management

Ms. Ardrey joined the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer on November 1, 2022, replacing retiring President and CEO Robert Wallstrom. She also joined the Company’s Board of Directors on November 1, 2022.

Ms. Ardrey is an accomplished, results-oriented leader with over 25 years of experience in multi-channel retail enterprises. Between 2018 and October 2022, she held the post of President at home furnishings and seasonal décor catalog retailer Grandin Road, part of the Qurate Retail Group. Previously, Ms. Ardrey was CEO of Trading Company Holdings and Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Supply Chain for iconic omnichannel gourmet food and gifting brand Harry and David. Prior to that, she spent 14 years at multi-channel high-end children’s retailer Hanna Andersson in various roles of increasing responsibility, including Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Design, and Wholesale. Ms. Ardrey began her retail career with the May Company.      

Mark Dely joined the Company in August 2016 as our Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.  Between January 2013 and July 2016, he served as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary of Fred’s, Inc., a publicly-traded retailer with over 650 locations throughout the Southeast.  From July 2007 to December 2012, Dely was Vice President and Divisional General Counsel of the Franchise Services Group for The ServiceMaster Company, where he gained valuable international and franchise experience.   His additional experience includes being the first in-house counsel for NYSE-listed seed and agricultural-biotech company, Delta and Pine Land Company.  This role allowed him to work closely with the company's international team, managing relationships throughout the world and developing new global businesses.  Dely began his legal career at New York law firm Fried, Frank, LLP.  He earned his law degree from the New York University School of Law.