Dollar Tree names new chief merchandising officer
Dollar Tree, Inc. announced a planned leadership transition in its merchandising organization.
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dollar Tree, Inc. announced a planned leadership transition in its merchandising organization. Richard McNeely, who has served as Chief Merchandising Officer for Dollar Tree stores since May 2017, intends to retire from his role in April 2026.
The company also announced that Senior Vice President of Merchandising Brent Beebe will join the executive leadership team and has been named to succeed Mr. McNeely as Chief Merchandising Officer in April 2026. The announcement details were provided in a press release furnished as an exhibit.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
FAQ
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What leadership change did Dollar Tree (DLTR) report in this 8-K?
Dollar Tree reported that Richard McNeely, Chief Merchandising Officer for Dollar Tree stores, intends to retire from his role in April 2026, and that Brent Beebe, Senior Vice President of Merchandising, has been named to succeed him as Chief Merchandising Officer at that time.
When is Dollar Tree executive Richard McNeely expected to retire?
Dollar Tree stated that Richard McNeely intends to retire from his role as Chief Merchandising Officer in April 2026.
Who will become Dollar Tree’s next Chief Merchandising Officer?
The company announced that Brent Beebe, currently Senior Vice President of Merchandising, will join the executive leadership team and has been named as the successor to assume the Chief Merchandising Officer role in April 2026.
What role does Brent Beebe currently hold at Dollar Tree (DLTR)?
Dollar Tree identified Brent Beebe as the company’s Senior Vice President of Merchandising, and noted that he is joining the executive leadership team and will become Chief Merchandising Officer in April 2026.
How long has Richard McNeely served as Dollar Tree’s Chief Merchandising Officer?
Dollar Tree reported that Richard McNeely has served as Chief Merchandising Officer for Dollar Tree stores since May 2017.
What exhibit was included with Dollar Tree’s 8-K about the CMO transition?
The company included as Exhibit 99.1 a press release dated September 9, 2025 describing the leadership changes, and referenced an Inline XBRL cover page data file as Exhibit 104.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 9, 2025
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 9, 2025, Richard McNeely and Dollar Tree, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Mr. McNeely intends to retire from his role as Chief Merchandising Officer in April 2026. Mr. McNeely has served as Chief Merchandising Officer for Dollar Tree stores since May 2017.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
In connection with the foregoing, the Company also announced on September 9, 2025 that Brent Beebe, the Company’s Senior Vice President of Merchandising, is joining the Company’s executive leadership team and has been named as Mr. McNeely’s successor to assume the Chief Merchandising Officer role in April 2026. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by this reference.
The information contained in this item, including that incorporated by reference, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press release, dated September 9, 2025, issued by Dollar Tree, Inc. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | ||||||||
| Date: September 9, 2025 | By: | /s/ John S. Mitchell, Jr. | ||||||
| John S. Mitchell, Jr. | ||||||||
| Chief Legal Officer | ||||||||