05:23 PM EDT, 10/28/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Ross Stores ( ROST ) said late Monday its board has appointed James Conroy as chief executive, succeeding Barbara Rentler, effective Feb. 2.

Conroy will initially join the company as CEO elect on Dec. 2, Ross said.

Conroy has served as CEO and president of Boot Barn Holdings ( BOOT ) since 2012. He will step down from these roles, effective Nov. 22, Boot said in a separate statement.

Shares of Ross fell 1.2%, while Boot slid almost 9% in recent after-hours activity.

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