Exhibit 10.5
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of April 3, 2023, between Ann Joyce (the “Executive”) and KIRKLAND’S, INC., a Tennessee corporation with principal offices in Nashville, Tennessee (the “Company”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ the Executive initially as an employee consultant and eventually as its Interim Chief Executive Officer, and the Executive desires to serve in such capacity pursuant to the terms of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the parties’ mutual covenants, it is agreed:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officer, and Executive has executed this Agreement, in each case as of the date first above written.
| KIRKLAND'S, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ W. Michael Madden | |
Title: Chief Financial Officer |
| ANN JOYCE | ||
| By: | /s/ Ann Joyce |
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