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May 1, 2013
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.

April 29, 2013
Anheuser-Busch brews up new ad campaign

Anheuser-Busch is launching a new advertising campaign that lets Budweiser drinkers track where their beer comes from and how it's made.

April 29, 2013
Former Tommy Hilfiger exec named SVP, retail at Columbia

Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Shawn Cox as SVP of retail, a newly created position that will report directly to president and CEO Tim Boyle.

April 29, 2013
Safeway CEO search ends at home

Robert Edwards will replace Steven Burd as CEO of Safeway, the company announced Monday evening.

April 26, 2013
Former Aeropostale exec guilty in kickback conspiracy

Christopher Finazzo, 57, a former EVP and CMO at Aeropostale, was found guilty of 14 counts of mail fraud, one count of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy. He faces up to 20 years in prison on each of the fraud convictions and up to five years for the conspiracy charge.

April 25, 2013
Aaron's names new COO

Aaron's, a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has named David L. Buck as its new COO.

April 25, 2013
Coca-Cola names former Ernst & Young exec VP

Coca-Cola’s board of directors has elected Robin Moore as one of the company’s VPs.

April 25, 2013
Former Bon-Ton, Terrier execs join apparel supplier board

Hampshire Group, a leading provider of sportswear and fashion apparel, has appointed two new board members, following Richard Mandell’s resignation from the board.

March 14, 2013
Kennedy assumes new finance role at Target

Scott Kennedy was named president of Target financial and retail service to replace long time finance executive Terry Scully.

March 14, 2013
Target names new board members

Senior executives from Yahoo! and Ecolab are the newest members of the board of directors at Target.

March 12, 2013
Kimberly-Clark names CMO

Kimberly-Clark has announced that Clive Sirkin has been named vice president and chief marketing officer, reporting to Tony Palmer, president of global brands and innovation.

March 12, 2013
Sport Chalet aiding injured workers

A blood drive and fundraising effort are underway in Southern California to support two employees injured in an explosion at a Sport Chalet store.

February 21, 2013
Safeway CMO joins Whirlpool board

Whirlpool has appointed Diane Dietz, executive VP and chief marketing officer of Safeway, to its board of directors, effective immediately.

February 6, 2013
Kroger promotes perishables VP to head of Central division

Kroger has promoted Jeff Burt, formerly group VP perishables, merchandising and procurement, to president of the company's Central division. Kroger's Central Division operates 136 food stores primarily in Indiana and Illinois.

February 4, 2013
Duncan takes over as Supervalu chief

Supervalu has named Sam Duncan president and CEO.

February 4, 2013
Safeway gets new finance chief

Safeway on Monday announced the appointment of Peter Bocian as its new executive vice president and CFO. Bocian, 58, will oversee the company's financial functions including accounting, tax, audit, treasury, investor relations, planning and business development.

January 25, 2013
Ex SuperValu and Pepsi execs join Clorox board

Former SuperValu CEO Jeff Noddle and former Pepsi Bottling Group, Mexico, chairman Rogelio Rebolledo are the newest members of the Clorox board of directors.

January 23, 2013
PetSmart gets new lead dog

PHOENIX — PetSmart announced that its current president and COO David K. Lenhardt will assume the role of CEO, effective June 14, following the annual meeting of stockholders. Lenhardt will also be appointed to the board of directors at that time. Bob Moran, current chairman and CEO, will be appointed executive chairman.

January 22, 2013
Apparel supplier names new CEO

Former Haggar executive Paul Buxbaum was named CEO of apparel manufacturer Hampshire Group.

January 3, 2013
Burd resigns as Safeway chairman, CEO

The hunt is on for a new chief executive at Safeway following the resignation of longtime chairman and CEO Steve Burd.

November 26, 2012
The Children's Place appoints new EVP & CFO

The Children's Place has appointed Michael Scarpa as its new EVP and CFO, effective Dec. 3. Scarpa replaces Steven Baginski, who will be leaving the company, effective immediately, to pursue other interests. He will report to Jane Elfers, president and CEO.

November 16, 2012
Mattel names CEO Bryan G. Stockton chairman

Mattel’s board of directors has named CEO Bryan G. Stockton, 59, as chairman of the board, effective Jan. 1, 2013.

October 31, 2012
Clorox COO to retire; two SVPs to transition to EVP-COO roles

The Clorox Co. on Tuesday announced that COO Lawrence Peiros, 57, will retire from the company effective April 1, 2013.

September 26, 2012
McCormick adds Lilly exec to board

Global flavorings leader McCormick & Company named Eli Lilly & Company executive Jacques Tapiero to its board.

August 24, 2012
Toys'R'Us unveils latest toy guide for differently-abled kids

Toys"R"Us has released the 2012 edition of the Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids.

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