Jack Stout is a distinguished retail executive with over three decades of experience in merchandising, supply chain, and category management across major consumer-facing industries. His career began in the office products sector at OfficeMax, where he honed his expertise in product assortment and vendor partnerships, rising through the ranks to senior leadership roles. Stout later joined Toys"R"Us as Senior Vice President of Merchandising, where he spearheaded strategies that revitalized toy and apparel categories, driving double-digit sales growth during a period of intense market competition. In 2017, Stout assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Tractor Supply Company, overseeing merchandising, pricing, marketing, and e-commerce for the rural lifestyle retailer. Under his leadership, the company expanded its product offerings, optimized inventory management, and achieved record revenues, solidifying its position as a category leader. Most recently, as Former Chief Merchandising Officer at Petco Health and Wellness Company, Stout directed the end-to-end merchandising function for the pet care retailer's 1,500+ stores and digital channels. He championed the growth of exclusive brands like Petco's private labels, enhanced omnichannel integration, and contributed to a 20%+ increase in comparable store sales, positioning Petco for sustained growth in the booming pet industry before transitioning to new opportunities.