﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" version="2.0"><channel><title>Retail Careers Now RSS channel</title><generator>Retail Careers Now</generator><link>http://stage.retailcareersnow.com/rcn.rss</link><description>This channel is translating news from Retail Careers Now (http://stage.retailcareersnow.com) web site.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:48:01 GMT</pubDate><item><title>A&amp;P senior director of pharmacy promoted</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120199</link><description>A&amp;P has promoted Carol DiNicolantonio to VP pharmacy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hovnanian names Ara Hovnanian as chairman</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=121513</link><description>Ara replaces company founder Kevork Hovnanian, who served as chairman of the board of directors up until his death in September 2009.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GNC appoints new member to board</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121619</link><description>General Nutrition Centers on Friday named Michael Hines, a senior retailing industry executive, to its board of directors. Hines will also sit on the audit committee, serving as chairperson.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GNC names Dick’s vet to board</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121697</link><description>General Nutrition Centers announced Friday that Michael F. Hines has joined the boards of GNC and its parent companies.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CVS makes executive appointment</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121583</link><description>CVS Caremark announced the appointment of David M. Denton to the new role of executive VP and CFO, effective January 1, 2010. He is currently CVS Caremark’s senior VP controller and chief accounting officer</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weis Markets names new CFO</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121609</link><description>Weis Markets last week named Scott Frost VP, CFO and treasurer.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Amweld announces promotions</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=121215</link><description>The Dallas-based steel door and frame manufacturer has promoted Dan Perry, Dan Smith and Paul Williams.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rite Aid promotes two pharmacy executives</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120183</link><description>Rite Aid announced Monday the promotion of two executives.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Westlake Ace Hardware names COO</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=120631</link><description>Rob Easley will be responsible for the operations of the company’s 89 retail locations, as well as marketing functions, field human resources and talent development.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bigg's president to retire</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121525</link><description>Steve Kaczynski, president of supermarket Bigg’s, announced his retirement Wednesday, according to published reports. Jimmy Nichols, Bigg’s VP merchandising, will succeed him beginning Nov. 9. Before Bigg’s, Nichols held leadership roles in marketing and category management for Supervalu.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cache announces exec appointment</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121557</link><description>Cache announced that Rabia Farhang has joined the company as executive VP, general merchandise manager.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Supervalu EVP Mac Naughton resigns</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117351</link><description>Supervalu announced that Duncan Mac Naughton, 47, has resigned as the retailer's EVP merchandising and marketing, effective Monday, Sept. 28.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Pantry appoints new chairman of the board</title><link>http://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=116295</link><description>A regional convenience store chain has named a former Macy's executive as its chairman of the board...</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bigg's names CEO</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121391</link><description>The president of grocery store chain Bigg’s is leaving the company to pursue other interests.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Price Chopper appoints Ritzert to VP meat merchandising</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121523</link><description>Supermarket chain Price Chopper has appointed a new head of the meat department.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Azek hires former OC exec</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=120415</link><description>Rick Corry has been appointed VP sales at Azek, where he will oversee planning and sales strategy.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Buy makes executive appointment</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121279</link><description>GameStop Corp. announced Shawn D. Freeman has joined the company as senior VP and GM of digital business, a newly created position within the company.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Former ActiveHealth executive shifts to CVS Caremark's PBM unit</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121293</link><description>CVS Caremark announced the appointment of Len Greer to the position of SVP marketing for its pharmacy benefit management business. Greer assumes responsibility for the company's PBM marketing from Jack Bruner, who is transitioning to the new role of EVP strategic development.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Penn Traffic announces resignation of SVP, CFO Nestor</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=115617</link><description>An executive from supermarket operator The Penn Traffic Co. will leave his post, the company announced earlier this month.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Revlon adds new member to board</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121063</link><description>Revlon has announced that Richard Santagati has joined its board of directors.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Target reduces marketing staff</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120779</link><description>Target Corp. said Thursday it is cutting some 85 marketing jobs, representing about 8% of its 1,100 employees in that department.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Caterpillar names CEO-elect</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=120289</link><description>The company’s board of directors has elected Douglas R. Oberhelman as vice chairman and CEO-elect, effective Jan. 1.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starbucks taps Microsoft for global HR director</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120755</link><description>Starbucks has named Microsoft veteran Kalen Holmes to serve as head of global human resources.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drive Medical EVP new business development shifts to CEO post</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120999</link><description>Less than three months after joining Drive Medical, Vic Mazzacone has been appointed the company's CEO retail division.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raley’s CEO resigns</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121019</link><description>William Coyne, Raley's president and CEO since 2003, has resigned effective immediately, the supermarket retailer announced Friday.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Key merchandising exec leaving Walgreens</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120749</link><description>In a major management shift within its merchandising team, Walgreens Thursday confirmed that David Van Howe, corporate VP new business development, would leave the company at the end of the calendar year “to pursue other opportunities.”</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dow promotes two executives</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=119591</link><description>Dow Building Solutions has announced that Bob Harden and Pete Pendergast will lead the sales organizations and replace John Somerville Jr.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walgreens' Watts talks innovation at Product of the Year USA awards</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120759</link><description>Walgreens VP and chief innovation officer Colin Watts was in Manhattan on Wednesday serving as the jury chair for the 2010 Product of the Year USA awards.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watson appoints new SVP, CFO</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120787</link><description>Watson Pharmaceuticals has appointed R. Todd Joyce as SVP and CFO, the generic drug maker announced Friday.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shopko names senior VP, general merchandise manager</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120743</link><description>Shopko has promoted Jeff Csuy to the position of senior VP and general merchandise manager of apparel and accessories.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Westlake Ace Hardware names COO</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120637</link><description>Westlake Hardware, the largest retail chain within the Ace Hardware system, announced the appointment of Rob Easley to the newly created position of chief operating officer.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virginia pharmacist Heather Greene receives C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120731</link><description>Virginia pharmacist Heather Greene has won the C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award from Eisai Corp. and the Alzheimer’s Association, Eisai and the association announced Thursday.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ainsworth Lumber hires new CFO</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=119369</link><description>Chris Davies’ experience includes employment at MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates and KPMG.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fiberon hires two decking specialists</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=119231</link><description>Dan Isom and John May Jr. will focus on connecting with deck builders and remodeling contractors.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Westlake Hardware names COO</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120573</link><description>Westlake Hardware has appointed Rob Easley to the newly created position of COO.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Former Rite Aid executive becomes Value Drug Co. president</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120393</link><description>Greg Drew last week joined Value Drug Co. as president, the regional pharmacy wholesaler announced.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dr Pepper Snapple Group CFO to retire</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120353</link><description>John Stewart, EVP and CFO of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, announced his retirement Tuesday after three years with the company.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weis Markets names CFO</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120309</link><description>Weis Markets announced that Scott Frost has been promoted to VP, CFO and treasurer.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Klumb Lumber names new Texas general manager</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=118789</link><description>Previously, Brian Herndon managed operations at multiple Cassity Jones Lumber locations since 1997.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Propex hires former Azek executive</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=118913</link><description>The maker of polypropylene fabric and fibers has hired Ralph Bruno to head a new business unit.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Markwins International hires two merchandise innovation executives</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120321</link><description>Markwins International, whose brands include Wet 'n Wild and Black Radiance, has added two executives to its merchandise innovation team, which reports directly to the company's founder, chief architect and CEO, Eric Chen.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Caribou Coffee realigns leadership team</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120301</link><description>Caribou Coffee has promoted Daniel E. Lee to secretary, senior VP and general counsel of Caribou Coffee, and has appointed Dan Hurdle to the role of senior VP, retail operations and product management of Caribou Coffee.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weis Markets names new CFO</title><link>http://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=120277</link><description>Weis Markets today announced that Scott Frost has been promoted to VP, CFO and treasurer ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECI names Gruenewald newest VP</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=117793</link><description>In his new role, Tadd Gruenewald will direct transactional sales for the company’s office equipment, furniture, lumber/building materials/hardlines (LBMH) and office products business systems.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gary Vitale to head NAWLA</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=117487</link><description>Vitale, who served as president and CEO of Hager Lumber, brings 25 years of industry experience to NAWLA.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A&amp;P senior director of pharmacy promoted</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120199</link><description>A&amp;P has promoted Carol DiNicolantonio to VP pharmacy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A&amp;P promotes senior director of pharmacy</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120299</link><description>A&amp;P has promoted Carol DiNicolantonio to serve as VP pharmacy for the company.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rite Aid promotes two pharmacy executives</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120183</link><description>Rite Aid announced Monday the promotion of two executives.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rite Aid announces pharmacy appointments</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120189</link><description>Rite Aid Corp. announced today that Dan Miller, formerly VP pharmacy operations, has been promoted to senior VP pharmacy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Masco names president of Liberty Hardware</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=117185</link><description>Kevin Buckner began his career at Masco with Alsons as VP marketing in 2003.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Verilux names new sales exec</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=116139</link><description>The lighting manufacturer has hired a former Philips executive as its new VP sales.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kroger names human resources exec</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=119879</link><description>Kroger Co. said Wednesday it has named Kathleen Barclay senior VP human resources.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weis Markets adds two directors to pharmacy operations, food services</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=118563</link><description>Weis Markets on Monday named Dennis Yoney to director of pharmacy operations and Geoffrey Wexler as director of food service and deli.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winn-Dixie announces executive promotions</title><link>http://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=118689</link><description>Winn-Dixie announced the appointment of Robert Mould as VP grocery and other internal promotions. ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emerson Group announces two new hires</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=118407</link><description>A consumer products equity organization has added two employees to its staff.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sherwin-Williams names board member</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=119443</link><description>Sherwin-Williams Co. said Friday it has named an executive of International Paper Co. to its board of directors and audit committee.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sears elects Kunkler to board</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=116037</link><description>William Kunkler is the executive VP operations of CC Industries, a private equity firm focused on manufacturing companies and real estate investments.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carol Tomé named Atlanta Fed chair</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=115917</link><description>The Home Depot CFO will begin a one-year term on Jan. 1, 2010, as chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sports Authority CEO retires from daily ops</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=119159</link><description>The Sports Authority announced Wednesday that its CEO and chairman Doug Morton will be retiring his CEO duties. 

 </description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PepsiCo appoints new president for Quaker</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=118359</link><description>PepsiCo announced that Jaya Kumar has been appointed president Quaker foods and snacks.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dunkin' Brands appoints retail veteran to global marketing role</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118735</link><description>Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts, announced that retail industry veteran John Costello has been appointed to the newly created position of chief global customer and marketing officer.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PepsiCo announces new business unit</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=118189</link><description>In anticipation of the previously-announced mergers with its two largest bottlers, The Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas, PepsiCo announced plans to form a new entity comprising the bottling businesses, effective upon closing of the mergers. The new unit will be called PepsiCo Bottling North America.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TW Perry names new president</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=115913</link><description>A former Marine captain will lead the Gaithersburg, Md., dealer as it nears its 100th anniversary.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Central Garden &amp; Pet names HR chief</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=115701</link><description>A human resources executive from the tabletop and beverage industry joins Central Garden &amp; Pet.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Survey: Dim holiday hiring outlook</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118729</link><description>The outlook for hourly seasonal jobs is dim, with a more than 40% decrease in holiday hiring levels over the numbers reported just two years ago, according to a new survey from SnagAJob.com.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raptor adds new member to board of directors</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117757</link><description>Drug maker Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. announced Thursday the appointment of Light Sciences Oncology CEO and president Llew Keltner to its board of directors.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winn Dixie announces exec promotions</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118721</link><description>Winn-Dixie Stores announced the appointment of Robert Mould as VP grocery.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KB Home appoints chief financial officer</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=115339</link><description>Raymond Silcock has worked at UST Inc., Swift &amp; Co., Cott Corp. and Campbell Soup.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scott Price to head Wal-Mart Asia</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=115299</link><description>He will oversee approximately 630 retail units in China, India and Japan.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Supervalu EVP Mac Naughton resigns</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117351</link><description>Supervalu announced that Duncan Mac Naughton, 47, has resigned as the retailer's EVP merchandising and marketing, effective Monday, Sept. 28.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mac Naughton shifts to Walmart Canada</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117529</link><description>Duncan Mac Naughton on Monday resigned from Supervalu to pursue an opportunity with Walmart Canada as chief merchandising officer, Drug Store News has confirmed with Walmart Canada.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Report: Safeway healthcare plan part of Senate debate</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118637</link><description>Safeway’s employee health-insurance program is the model for a "wellness provision" in a healthcare reform bill that passed the Senate Finance Committee last week by an unusually bipartisan 18-4 vote.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Baskin-Robbins names two execs</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118449</link><description>Baskin-Robbins said Tuesday it has named two additions to the company's senior management team.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Former Medco VP moves to GPhA</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117323</link><description>An organization representing the country’s generic-drug manufacturers has created a new executive position.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lowe’s Canada taps Huggins as CEO</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=115241</link><description>Alan Huggins will replace Don Stallings, who will move on to lead Lowe's Australian effort.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lennox appoints chief financial officer</title><link>http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=115225</link><description>Robert Hau was most recently VP and chief financial officer for Honeywell International's Aerospace Business Group since 2006.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PepsiCo appoints new SVP R&amp;D global foods</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117311</link><description>PepsiCo announced that Heidi Kleinbach-Sauter, Ph.D., will join PepsiCo as SVP research and development of global foods, reporting to PepsiCo chief scientific officer Mehmood Khan and John Compton, CEO, PepsiCo Americas Foods.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walgreens to lose senior pharmacy exec</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118165</link><description>Walgreens said Friday that George J. Riedl, senior VP pharmacy innovation and purchasing, will leave the company at the end of the year.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Toys ‘R’ Us to hire 35,000 holiday workers</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117699</link><description>Toys “R” Us said it will hire 35,000 people to work the upcoming holiday season, according to a report in the San Francisco Business Times.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pfizer takes on two Wyeth board members</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116939</link><description>A major drug maker is shifting two board members from to its company upon the closing of its pending acquisition of another company.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Apparel to fire 1,800 immigrant employees</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117609</link><description>American Apparel is expected to fire 1,800 immigrant employees -- more than a quarter of its work force, according to The New York Times.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Caraco BOD member resigns</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116905</link><description>A member of generic drug maker Caraco Pharmaceutical Labs’ board of directors has resigned, citing disagreements with management, Caraco announced.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Taylor names communications exec</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117587</link><description>Ann Taylor Stores Corp. has appointed Catherine Fisher to the new position of VP corporate communications.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bausch &amp; Lomb adds two BOD members</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116763</link><description>Bausch &amp; Lomb named Kerry Clark and Robert Palmisano to its board of directors.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pharmacy vet Mullenix joins NCPDP to help raise standards group’s profile</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116751</link><description>The not-for-profit organization charged with setting industry and professional standards to guide pharmacy practice and guard patient privacy has turned to a veteran pharmacy executive to boost its profile amid the shifting U.S. healthcare arena.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RadioShack chief merchandising exec resigns</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117545</link><description>RadioShack's chief merchandising officer Peter Whitsett has left the company to pursue other interests, according to a report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Supervalu merchandising chief resigns</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117371</link><description>Supervalu said Monday that Duncan Mac Naughton has resigned from the job of executive VP merchandising and marketing, effective immediately.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rite Aid promotes two executives</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116735</link><description>Rite Aid on Wednesday promoted Robert Thompson to the position of EVP pharmacy. The company also announced that Bill Wolfe has been promoted to SVP managed care and government affairs.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Former MinuteClinic CEO becomes BOD member for MEDNETWorld.com</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116683</link><description>Former MinuteClinic CEO Michael Howe has been appointed to the board of MEDNETWorld.com, a provider of Nationwide Health Information Network connectivity and Health Information Exchange technologies.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Haggen names former Starbucks exec as its CEO</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117369</link><description>Regional grocer Haggen said Monday that it named former Starbucks Corp. executive Jim Donald as its president and CEO.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roche Bros. names president</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117297</link><description>Gary Pfeil has been named president of Roche Bros. Supermarkets.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Former Rite Aid executive moves to Prasco</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116647</link><description>Prasco Laboratories on Tuesday named David Vucurevich SVP corporate development beginning in October. He will be responsible for guiding the corporation’s long-term growth and development and will report to Thomas Arington, Prasco chairman and CEO.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lilly China GM promoted to Lilly USA president</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116571</link><description>The head of drug maker Eli Lilly &amp; Co.’s China division will become leader of its U.S. division.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lowe’s announces exec changes</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=116955</link><description>Lowe’s Cos. announced the retirement of long-time merchandising executive John L. Kasberger, effective Jan. 31, 2010.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aeropostale makes executive changes, CEO stepping down</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=116819</link><description>Aeropostale said Thursday that CEO Julian R. Geiger plans to step down by the end of the fiscal year.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Former Watson executive returns to co., appointed EVP global brands</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116317</link><description>A generic pharmaceutical company has appointed a new executive to its branded drug division.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PepsiCo International vice chairman, CEO to retire</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116285</link><description>A 20-year veteran of PepsiCo has announced he will retire from his post of vice chairman and CEO later this year.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rite Aid names exec VP pharmacy</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=116789</link><description>Rite Aid Corp. announced that Robert I. Thompson, formerly senior VP pharmacy operations, has been promoted to serve as executive VP pharmacy.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hhgregg to hire 800 seasonal associates</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=116785</link><description>Appliance and electronics retailer Hhgregg plans to hire about 800 seasonal associates for its 117 stores this fall, in preparation for the holiday season.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Too Faced Cosmetics names new SVP international sales, marketing</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116177</link><description>Too Faced Cosmetics has named Leah Hundsness SVP international sales and marketing.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:48:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bashas names interim COO</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=116135</link><description>Bashas said Thursday that Mike Proulx has retired as president and chief operating officer after more than 40 years with the company, effective immediately.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rite Aid executive shifted to new post</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116149</link><description>Rite Aid Corp. on Friday named Ernie Richardsen, a 17-year pharmacy industry veteran, to the post of group VP pharmaceutical purchasing and clinical services.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Safeway names SVP consumer brands</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=115961</link><description>Safeway on Tuesday named Joseph Ennen as SVP consumer brands. He will oversee the company’s corporate brands organization, including its marketing, finance and outside sales function.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Firm forecasts conservative holiday hiring at retail</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=116005</link><description>Better-than-expected back-to-school sales results may lift the spirits of many retailers who were probably anticipating a bleak holiday season.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Murad exec appointed to ICMAD board</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=115951</link><description>The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors, a trade association representing roughly 700 independent industry organizations, has appointed Jeff Murad of Murad Inc. to its board of directors.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Safeway names senior VP</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=115897</link><description>Safeway announced Tuesday the appointment of Joseph Ennen as senior VP consumer brands. Ennen will oversee the company’s corporate brands organization including its marketing, finance and outside sales function.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Borders names merchandising exec</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=115893</link><description>Borders Group said Tuesday it has named Michael J. Edwards executive VP and chief merchandising officer, effective Sept. 28.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sears Holdings elects board member</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=115819</link><description>Sears Holdings Corp. announced Tuesday it has named William C. Kunkler to the company’s board of directors.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aveo names new chief medical officer, board member</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=115911</link><description>A biopharmaceutical company specializing in the treatment of cancer announced the appointment of its new chief medical officer.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Papa John's lays off 35 at HQ</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=115759</link><description>Papa John’s International has made job cuts at its headquarters in Louisville, Ky.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thermo Fisher CEO moves to Bayer</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=115783</link><description>Bayer on Tuesday named Marijn Dekkers, currently president and CEO of U.S. laboratory equipment manufacturer Thermo Fisher Scientific its heir apparent in succeeding Werner Wenning, current Bayer CEO who will retire Sept. 30.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:48:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Penn Traffic announces resignation of SVP, CFO Nestor</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=115617</link><description>An executive from supermarket operator The Penn Traffic Co. will leave his post, the company announced earlier this month.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home Depot CFO named Atlanta Fed chair</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=115753</link><description>The Home Depot CFO Carol B. Tomé has been named the chairman of the Atlanta Fed for 2010.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Borders Group achieves perfect score on corporate equality index</title><link>http://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=115751</link><description>Borders Group has attained a perfect score of 100% on the 2010 Corporate Equality Index published by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, a civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) equality.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive moves announced at CVS Caremark</title><link>http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=115599</link><description>CVS Caremark has announced several executive moves, including the appointment of Mike Bloom as SVP merchandising and supply chain. 

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