Shoe Show COO Jay Manning to Retire After Four Decades
Jay Manning is set to retire as Chief Operating Officer of Shoe Show Inc., a North Carolina-based footwear retailer, after four decades with the company. He began his career in retail in 1977 and joined Shoe Show in 1986 before eventually rising to COO in 1994. His retirement marks an end to long-term leadership at the privately held firm. Cathy Pryor has been named as Manning’s successor, bringing over three decades of experience from her career with Robby's Sports and Hibbett Sports. She will assume responsibility for store operations and strategic initiatives previously managed by Manning. This is part of a broader management transition within Shoe Show Inc., which also recently appointed Chase Tucker to lead merchandising strategy. The changes reflect the company’s ongoing leadership evolution, particularly as it transitions into third-generation family ownership under the Tuckers.
Topics: leadership retail