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May 16, 2012
'Fashion Star' launches exclusive line at Macy's

Kara Laricks has been named the first winner of NBC's reality competition show, "Fashion Star," and as part of her prize, the designer will launch an exclusive collection at Macy's that is available at 110 Macy's stores across the country and on Macys.com for a limited time.

May 16, 2012
Hawaiin boutique owner wins top prize in NRF's 'This is Retail' contest

Tanna Dang, co-owner of the Eden in Love boutique in Honolulu, Hawaii was awarded the top $25,000 prize in the National Retail Federation’s inaugural “This is Retail” video contest.

May 16, 2012
Tim Lowe shifts to Supervalu's merchandising organization

The president of Shoppers Food and Pharmacy will transition to a new role, parent company Supervalu announced Tuesday.

May 15, 2012
Shopatron names new CFO

Shopatron, the flexible fulfillment company, has announced the appointment of Dave Morrison as its CFO.

May 14, 2012
New chairman named at Best Buy, results of Dunn investigation revealed

A new era is emerging at Best Buy as the company tries to come back from the fallout over disgraced former CEO Brian Dunn and re-establish itself is the dominant player in the CE space.

May 11, 2012
Diversity group honors AAFES COO

The Texas Diversity Council on Wednesday commended the Army and Air Force Exchange Service for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

May 11, 2012
QVC names CEO of European division

QVC has announced the promotion of Steve Hofmann to CEO of QVC Europe, reporting to QVC president and CEO, Mike George.

May 9, 2012
A&P to feature CEO in campaign highlighting new store services and products

MONTVALE, N.J. — A&P president and CEO Sam Martin, will be the star of the retailer's new integrated marketing campaign highlighting the company’s vision to be the best neighborhood food and drug store by offering high-quality, localized products, enhanced services and greater value, the company announced Wednesday.

May 8, 2012
'Modern Family' star launches home line at Kmart

"Modern Family" star, Sofia Vergara, is expanding her brand at Kmart with the launch of a new, exclusive home collection.

May 8, 2012
Former Target exec joins logistics company

Weber Logistics, a third party logistics company in the Western United States, has named former Target human resources manager, Sheila Jordan, as its new VP human resources.

May 8, 2012
Lowe's builds on customer experience strategy with new executive roles

Lowe's continues to implement its customer-focused strategy with the creation of new executive roles.

May 8, 2012
Nicole Richie to design latest Impulse collection for Macy's

Macy's has partnered with fashion icon Nicole Richie (daughter of famed singer Lionel Richie) for an exclusive line for the company's Impulse division.

May 7, 2012
Seasoned apparel exec named CEO of Kellwood Company

Apparel manufacturer Kellwood Company has named Jill Granoff as CEO.

May 4, 2012
New promotions light up Yankee Candle finance, administration departments

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — The Yankee Candle Company has announced that Gregory Hunt is resigning as EVP finance and CFO, effective as of May 15, 2012.  Hunt, who joined Yankee Candle in 2010, is leaving to join a leading New York based financial services firm.

May 3, 2012
Best Buy loses another top exec

Best Buy’s chief marketing officer, Barry Judge, has resigned. His resignation follows the departure last month of chief executive Brian Dunn.

May 3, 2012
JCP gets CFO from MEMC

JCPenney on Thursday named Ken Hannah as its new CFO in the latest of a series of senior level personnel moves designed to aid in the company’s transformation.

May 3, 2012
Limited Brands names new COO

Limited Brands has named Charlie McGuigan, CEO of Mast Global, the company's sourcing and production arm, as COO of Limited Brands.

May 3, 2012
Supervalu transitions EVP retail operations role to former Meijer executive

Pete Van Helden, EVP retail operations for Supervalu, will be leaving the company this spring.

May 2, 2012
Network of Executive Women honors Walmart chief Duke with diversity award

The Network of Executive Women is honoring Michael Duke, president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, with its William J. Grize Diversity Hall of Fame Award, on June 28 during Women's Day at the LPGA in Rogers Ark.

May 1, 2012
Former Dell exec named head of SAP North America

Enterprise software application company, SAP, has named Geraldine McBride as president of its North America region.

May 1, 2012
Old Navy taps into H&M success with new brand leader

Gap Inc. has selected long-time H&M veteran, Stefan Larsson, as the first global brand president for Old Navy. Larsson will join the company by October.

April 30, 2012
Zale chief joins Express board

Express has named Theo Killion has been appointed to its board of directors as a Class III director.

April 27, 2012
Albertsons LLC creates social and digital marketing team

Albertsons LLC is sharpening its focus on social media and digital marketing with the creation of a new social and digital marketing team that will be led by technology and social marketing expert Karl Meinhardt.

April 27, 2012
Quicksilver names new CFO

Quiksilver, the manufacturer of outdoor sports apparel, has appointed Richard Shields as CFO, effective May 11.

April 26, 2012
Babies'R'Us delivers baby line from Heidi Klum

Babies“R”Us is partnering with mom and fashion icon, Heidi Klum, for an exclusive collection of affordable luxuries for little ones, adding to its growing assortment of differentiated product offerings.

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