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May 21, 2013
Former Sherwin-Williams exec elected ICSC chair

The International Council of Shopping Centers has elected David J. LaRue, president and CEO of Forest City Enterprises, to serve as the association’s chairman for the 2013–2014 term.

May 16, 2013
Kroger exec named YWCA Career Woman of Achievement

Kroger corporate officer and SVP for human resources Kathleen Barclay was among 10 women named a YWCA Career Woman of Achievement.

May 6, 2013
Barington CEO to step into Jones Group board

The Jones Group Inc. has nominated chairman and CEO of Barington Capital Group James A. Mitarotonda to stand for election to the board of directors at the company's 2013 annual meeting of stockholders.

April 9, 2013
T.J. Maxx finds women not falling victim to fashion trends

Women are taking fashion into their own hands, according to a new study from T.J.Maxx and Dr. Hazel Clark, research chair of fashion at Parsons The New School for Design.

March 29, 2013
Former RadioShack chief joins Sears Outlets board

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores has elected James Gooch to its board of directors and as chair of the audit committee of the board of directors.

March 12, 2013
Devine joins Five Below board

Former Coach CFO Michael Devine has joined the board of rapidly growing discount retailer Five Below.

March 6, 2013
McCormick announces leadership changes

McCormick announced that Chuck Langmead has been promoted to president of global industrial.

February 25, 2013
Barnes & Noble considers sale to company chairman

Barnes & Noble founder and chairman, Leonard Riggio, has notified the company's board of directors of his intentions to purchase the company's retail business.

February 19, 2013
Coca-Cola Foundation head to retire

Ingrid Saunders Jones, SVP global community connections for the Coca-Cola Company and chair of the Coca-Cola Foundation will retire after 30 years with the company, effective June 1.

February 1, 2013
Ralphs, P&G execs to chair women's leadership event

The Network of Executive Women on Friday named Donna Giordano, president of the Ralphs division of Kroger, and Monica Turner, general manager of market strategy and planning for Procter & Gamble, co-chairs of the NEW Executive Leaders Forum 2013.

January 21, 2013
Stanley Black & Decker appoints new chair

The board of directors of Stanley Black & Decker has announced that CEO John Lundgren has been elected to serve in the additional capacity as chairman of the board, effective March 13, following the expiration of Nolan Archibald’s term as executive chairman of the board.

January 14, 2013
Saks CEO new chair of NRF board

The National Retail Federation has elected Saks chairman and CEO Stephen I. Sadove to chairman of the NRF board of directors and chairman of its executive committee.

January 11, 2013
Anheuser-Busch makes splash at big game

New brands Budweiser Black Crown and Beck’s Sapphire will make their national television debut with 30-second ad spots which will air during Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, February 3 on CBS, Anheuser-Busch announced.

December 21, 2012
Sainsbury names gold medal board member

Leading U.K. retailer J. Sainsbury named Jean Tomlin to its board as a non-executive director, effective January 1, 2013.

November 30, 2012
Johnson & Johnson elects new chair as Weldon retires

Johnson & Johnson has elected Alex Gorsky as its new chairman, board of directors, effective December 28. Gorsky, who was appointed CEO in April of this year, replaces current chairman Bill Weldon, who was with the company for 41 years.

October 23, 2012
Former Walgreens marketing exec named chair of women's group

The Network of Executive Women, Consumer Products and Retail Industry has elected Chicago-area resident Catherine Linder, former VP retail marketing for Walgreens, to serve as board chair.

August 13, 2012
Former Sports Authority CEO named chair of RYU

LAS VEGAS — Respect Your Universe, a performance apparel company, has named retail industry executive David Campisi to chairman and CEO of RYU. Joining the RYU board of directors in March of 2012, Campisi was the former chairman, president and CEO of The Sports Authority from 2004 to 2011.

June 27, 2012
Nash Finch names chair of charitable division

MINNEAPOLIS — Food distribution company Nash Finch has named Gary Spinazze as chair of the NFC Foundation for a two-year term. The NFC Foundation is the charitable giving arm of Nash Finch. Board member Paula Docken, business analyst, chair of the community outreach committee was named as chair elect.

April 4, 2012
Walgreens VP to replace Walmart SVP as NEW chair

Catherine Lindner, Walgreens VP retail marketing, has been named vice chair of the Network of Executive Women, the association announced Tuesday.

February 24, 2012
Kenneth Cole chair sees future in 'going private'

Kenneth Cole Productions' board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors to consider a non-binding proposal from Kenneth Cole, chairman and chief creative officer, that would take the company private.

October 20, 2011
A common cause unites retail competitors

Under most circumstances, Walmart and Target are like oil and water, but when the issue is fighting retail crime even fierce competitors see the wisdom of coming together to battle a common enemy.

September 22, 2011
ODP launches exclusive office chair line

Office Depot has launched a new line of exclusive office chairs from the Style@Work by Thomasville collection.

September 22, 2011
ODP launches exclusive office chair line

Office Depot has launched a new line of exclusive office chairs from the Style@Work by Thomasville collection.

March 14, 2011
New leadership announced at the Network of Executive Women

The Network of Executive Women, the consumer products and retail industry’s largest diversity organization, has announced leadership changes.

March 7, 2011
Walmart exec elected chair of health and benefits group

Walmart’s U.S. VP of benefits, Chris McSwain, was elected chairman of the Integrated Benefits Institute, the organization announced Monday.

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