Apparel and footwear retailer Tilly’s Inc. said Wednesday Chief Executive Daniel Griesemer is stepping down effective immediately, replaced by Edmond Thomas effective Oct. 12. Thomas served as Tilly’s president and co-chief executive from September 2005 to October 2007, and most recently served as CEO of The Wet Seal Inc. Shares of Tilly’s rose 2.7% in late trading Wednesday after ending the regular trading day up 1.6%.
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