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Tilly's, Inc. Appoints Nate Smith As President and Chief Executive Officer

Jul 28, 2025•7 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Tilly’s

Nate Smith
IrvineRetail

Description

Tilly's, Inc. has announced the appointment of Nate Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 18, 2025. Hezy Shaked will transition to the Executive Chairman role on the same date.

Company Information

Company

Tilly’s

Location

Irvine, California, United States

About

Tillys is a leading specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive assortment of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active and social lifestyle. Tillys is headquartered in Irvine, California and currently operates 250+ total stores across 33 states.

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