Banner Corporation after-hours up 1.62% following Mark Banner's appointment as new Chief Stores Officer at National Vision.

Banner Corporation experienced a 1.62% after-hours rise. The surge can be attributed to the news of Mark Banner's appointment as National Vision's new Chief Stores Officer, bringing in his extensive experience from leadership roles at Sleep Number and Signet Jewelers. This change in management, particularly in the retail sector, might have boosted investor confidence in the company's growth potential, driving the stock up after regular market hours.