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05/02/2013 - 11:31
Nike execs step into new roles

Nike has promoted VP Michael Spillane to VP and GM of Nike’s Greater China geography effective June 1. Spillane replaces Craig Cheek who will move to a global role as VP and GM of Nike’s Young Athletes.

05/01/2013 - 18:00
Union derides Target as ‘Walmart junior’ following NLRB ruling

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 representing the greater New York area claimed victory over Target this week and offered some harsh words following a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board.

05/01/2013 - 17:33
A "Target bump" for Canadian designer

Toronto native Sarah Stevenson won a design contest this week and with it the right to design a collection of a dozen pieces that will be featured in Target’s Canadian stores.

05/01/2013 - 17:17
Social media firm growing in Minneapolis

Social shopper media firm Collective Bias may have been founded in Walmart’s home town of Bentonville, Ar., but the firm has big plans to help suppliers to Target achieve their social media objectives.

05/01/2013 - 16:35
Former VS exec to be chief designer at Guess

Guess has appointed former Victoria’s Secret executive Sharleen Ernster Lazear as chief design officer, overseeing all product categories for the Guess brands. She will report to CEO Paul Marciano.

05/01/2013 - 12:27
Macy’s, AA to host Asian American hip-hop group

Macy’s will honor contributions made by Asian-Pacific Americans during Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month this May at select Macy’s locations nationwide.

05/01/2013 - 11:45
Walmart touts next growth engine

E-commerce was labeled Walmart’s next growth engine by Neil Ashe, the retailer’s president and CEO of global e-commerce during an investor presentation Wednesday morning.

05/01/2013 - 11:03
Hole in one for Golfsmith's new EVP

Specialty golf retailer Golfsmith International has promoted Eli Getson to EVP, general merchandising manager. In his new role, Getson will be responsible for all North American merchandising activity across the company's U.S. Golfsmith stores, Canadian Golf Town stores and e-commerce channels for both brands.

05/01/2013 - 10:51
Charlotte Russe to optimize mobile shopping experience

Mobile solutions provider Moovweb has added fashion retailer Charlotte Russe to its list of customers using its cloud-based experience platform.

04/30/2013 - 11:10
Former Sports Authority exec new Big Lots CEO

Big Lots has named David Campisi as its new CEO and president. Campisi succeeds Steve Fishman, who announced in December 2012 his intention to retire upon the appointment of his successor.

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