Finance director of Bed Bath & Beyond perishes after falling.
According to police, Gustavo Arnal, 52, jumped off the "Jenga" tower in Manhattan on Friday.
During the epidemic in May 2020, Mr. Arnal joined the busines
s.
He had previously worked for Procter & Gamble and the cosmeti
cs company Avon.
The US big-box business has recently announced shop closings
And employment cutbacks due to financial difficulties.
The company's shares have been erratic, and they are thought
of as "meme" stocks that are influenced by social media chatter.
Harriet Edelman, Independent Chair of the Bed Bath & Beyond I
nc.
Board of Directors, expressed how very grieved "the whole Be
d Bath & Beyond Inc. business is by this devastating loss."
"Gustavo will be remembered for his leadership, talent, and care of our Company by everyone with whom he worked.