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April 27, 2012
Walmart expands conservation efforts

Walmart is working hard to improve its image with its latest announcement that its Acres for America program is conserving an additional 300 acres of land to protect and restore wildlife habitats in the heart of U.S. cities, including Bridgeport, Chicago, Portland, San Diego, and Washington, D.C.

April 20, 2012
Cooler company gets seasoned sales help based in B’ville

Igloo Products Corp., named Terri Brooks VP strategic accounts as part of a larger sales reorganization and said she would be based in Bentonville.

April 16, 2012
Walmart board searches for right fit with Google exec

The Walmart board of directors is poised for an infusion of fresh, and young, talent when shareholders vote to approve a slate of directors that includes Google’s VP of local and maps.

April 4, 2012
NEW names Walgreens VP to association vice chair post

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

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.

March 23, 2012
NRF names VP communications

The National Retail Federation has appointed a new VP communications.

March 6, 2012
Valspar names new exec

Paint manufacturer Valspar has announced that John Wardzel has joined the company as senior VP global operations, reporting to Steven Erdahl, EVP. In this role, Wardzel will provide executive leadership of Valspar’s global operations and becomes an officer of the company.

March 1, 2012
Steve Goodyear promoted at Nestlé Nutrition

Nestlé Nutrition has promoted Steve Goodyear to VP retail sales for Nestlé Nutrition's U.S. division.

February 23, 2012
RadioShack announces Mexico head

RadioShack Corp. said Thursday that it has named William "Bill" Nebes III as senior VP, overseeing the company's operations in Mexico.

February 16, 2012
The essential ingredient in healthy, affordable food

Efforts to make food healthier and healthy food more affordable took center stage last week in Washington, D.C. when Walmart unveiled its new “Great For You,” packaging icon.

February 10, 2012
Whole Foods senior purchasing exec to retire

Michael Besancon, senior global VP purchasing, distribution and communications for Whole Foods Market, will retire from the company after more than 17 years of service.

February 3, 2012
Sam’s exec share views on health and wellness

Retailing Today sister publication Drug Store News spent time recently with Sam’s Club’s Jason Reiser, VP health and wellness, operations compliance.

February 1, 2012
Target wins "The Fray" for exclusive music

Target scored another exclusive album deal, this time with The Fray. The company announced that it is partnering with The Fray on the release of the exclusive deluxe edition of their third album, “Scars and Stories.”

January 31, 2012
Walgreens setting stage for PBM selling season with 25-year vet at the helm

Walgreens on Monday evening named 25-year veteran Robyn Peters group VP of managed market sales, where she will lead all sales and account management activities in the company’s employer, health systems, health plans, government and small and individual payer segments, along with client retention, expansion programs and sales operations for Walgreens

January 27, 2012
Rona announces two executive hires

Rona, the largest chain of home improvement retailers and distributors in Canada, has appointed Dave Carr to the position of VP retail, Western Canada, and François Hardy to the position of VP dealer-owner network development.

January 19, 2012
Iowa-based dept. store names VP merchandising

Von Maur Department Store has announced the promotion of Joy Place to VP merchandising, effective immediately. She will report directly to Melody Westendorf, chief operating officer of Von Maur.

January 18, 2012
Great American Group names VP for retail services sector

Great American Group, a provider of asset disposition, valuation and appraisal services, has appointed Mike Wyse to a new VP position at the company.

January 12, 2012
Staples names communications exec

Staples said Thursday it has appointed Kirk Saville as VP global communications, charged with overseeing Staples’ internal and corporate communications, marketing, public relations, community relations and corporate events.

January 11, 2012
RILA names tax policy VP

The Retail Industry Leaders Association announced that Kirt Johnson will join the association as VP tax policy.

January 9, 2012
Rite Aid names group VP managed care

Rite Aid has hired Wendy Barnes as group VP managed care, the retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

December 22, 2011
Amazon.com to open two fulfillment centers in Va.

Amazon.com announced that it plans to open two fulfillment centers in Virginia, investing a total of $135 million.

December 9, 2011
Head of Energizer household products division to retire

Joe McClanathan, president and CEO of the Energizer household products division, will retire in the first half of 2012, Energizer Holdings announced Friday. He will be succeeded by Alan Hoskins, VP Asia-Pacific, Africa and Middle East.

December 5, 2011
CVS Caremark's Jim Trappani steps down

CVS Caremark has confirmed that Jim Trappani, VP merchandising for health care and multicultural, has decided to leave the company.

December 5, 2011
Staples makes exec appointment

Staples announced the appointment of Cynthia Pevehouse to senior VP general counsel, effective Jan. 3, 2012.

November 29, 2011
WorldPay appoints new VP global marketing

WorldPay, the global leader in payment processing has appointed Charlotte Speller, VP global marketing, for the e-commerce division of the business.

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