Retail Careers Nowhttp://www.retailcareersnow.com/rcn.rssThis channel is translating news from Retail Careers Now (http://www.retailcareersnow.com) web site.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:22:28 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=133111Spurred by the success of its groundbreaking efforts to employ disabled workers at its distribution centers, Walgreens is launching a pilot program in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to broaden its work force and disability inclusion initiatives beyond its warehouses and into the retail setting.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=133057The healthcare division of a precision marketing and shopper-driven media company has a new leader.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:50:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=133027Acme Markets announced that its president Judith A. Spires is resigning and will leave her post on Friday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=133047Acme Markets announced that its president, Judith Spires, is resigning and will leave her post on Friday, according to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=132937Unilever has appointed Keith Weed chief marketing and communications officer, effective April 1.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:35:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=132889Coca-Cola has elected a new director to its board, the soft drink giant announced Monday.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:40:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=132855Talbots announced the promotion of Lizanne Kindler to EVP, general merchandise manager ...Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=132859Barnes & Noble announced that it has named Jonathan Shar as general manager of digital newsstand and emerging content for Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com) ...Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=132761The head of the Food and Drug Administration’s generic drug division is stepping down to work at a different FDA office, according to published reports.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:40:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=132711The new man in charge of Stock's sales teams brings to his role a diverse legal and business background, including positions with law firms in Melbourne and London.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=132697CVS/pharmacy has announced a string of executive moves, including the promotion of Mike Bloom to EVP merchandising and supply chain.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=132617ValueCentric announced Monday that Chris Boardman joined its management team as VP data services and analytics.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:35:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=132581Cabela’s announced that Doug Means will be joining Cabela’s as executive VP and chief supply chain officer, reporting to Tommy Millner, CEO.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=132507Stage Stores announced that senior VP, CIO Steven Hunter has been promoted to executive VP, CIO.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=132511Centro Properties Group announced that John Priede has joined the company to serve as VP property management for the Southeast region.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=132483Albertsons' Dallas-Fort Worth division has named Frank Yaksitch as VP marketing and merchandising, effective March 12, according to published reports.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=132449The former BMHC executive will serve as senior VP corporate development for the nation’s largest pro dealer.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=132445Revlon has appointed Elise Garofalo as SVP treasurer and investor relations.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=132425Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO James Cornelius will retire. He will replaced by Lamberto Andreotti, Bristol announced Wednesday.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:10:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=132261J.C. Penney has promoted John J. Tighe to serve as senior VP and general merchandise manager of J.C. Penney’s Home business.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=132113The North Carolina retailer has promoted executives in its human resources and store planning divisions.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:20:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=132105Lowe’s Cos. said Friday that it has made two promotions in its human resources and store planning areas.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=131845The Yankee Candle Co. said Friday that Gregory W. Hunt will be joining the company as cxecutive VP finance and CFO. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=131411A former Centex and Georgia-Pacific executive will head the national accounts team at ProBuild.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=131355Alexza Pharmaceuticals has promoted controller and director Mark Oki to controller and VP finance, the drug maker announced Monday.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=131351Watson Pharmaceuticals president and CEO Paul Bisaro will serve as the Generic Pharmaceutical Association’s chairman for 2010-2011, GPhA announced.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:55:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=131323Beauty company Physicians Formula has appointed Jeff Berry as its permanent CFO.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=131313Duckwall-ALCO Stores Monday announced its board of directors has named Richard E. Wilson as president and CEO effective Feb. 22.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=131251The flooring adhesive manufacturer has promoted its national sales manager to VP sales.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:05:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=131233President and CEO Ronald Kaplan replaces Andrew Ferrari, who served as chairman since January 2008.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=131077Best Buy Co. Thursday announced that Carol A. Surface, Ph.D., has been named executive VP and chief human resources officer, effective March 1.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=131057Martin Ellen, SVP and CFO of Snap-on, will be stepping into a new role at one of world's largest beverage producers.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=131029Haverty Furniture Cos. announced that Clarence H. Ridley will retire from his position as non-executive chairman and as a member of the board at the May 2010 annual shareholders' meeting.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=130987Merck & Co. has appointed former Johnson & Johnson executive Bridgette Heller to serve as EVP and president of consumer health care, succeeding Stanley Barshay, who had postponed his planned retirement to serve in a transition role following the merger of Merck and Schering-Plough.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=130967Stage Stores announced Wednesday it has named Richard Maloney chief merchandising officer and Edward Record COO.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=130907Christine Lee has been named senior VP and general merchandise manager of juniors' merchandising and design for Pacific Sunwear of California.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=130909Sears Holdings announced that apparel veteran Tara Poseley will join the company as senior VP and president -- Kmart Apparel.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=130683OfficeMax said Thursday its chairman and chief executive will retire early next year and the office-supply retailer plans to launch a national search for a new CEO.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=130643Among those promoted at the Leeds, Ala.-based home center was Darrin Gilliam, executive VP and chief operating officer.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:20:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=130615Cynthia Jamison is succeeding S.P. "Pete" Braud, who is retiring from the company's board.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=130591A developer, manufacturer and marketer of OTC consumer brands has appointed a new chief executive.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:10:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=130571Tractor Supply Co. said Wednesday that Cynthia T. Jamison will become the company's lead director after S.P. Braud's 17-year time on the board ends on April 29.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=130519The CEO of a Texas-based, family-owned grocery chain has stepped down, the company announced Tuesday.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=130501Marc Racicot was governor of Montana from 1993 to 2001.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=130481Retail pharmacy vet Phil Keough has joined LearnSomething, a provider of e-learning products and services for food, drug and mass retailers.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=130425Louisiana-Pacific has named the former chairman of AbitiBowater, a Canadian paper, pulp and woods products producer, to its board of directors.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:25:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=130361Advanced Beauty Systems, whose brands include Bodycology, Cantu, Dr. Teal's and Slice of Life, has expanded its management team as it gears up for growth in 2010.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=130335HSN announced Tuesday that Greg Henchel will join the company as executive VP, general counsel and secretary, effective Feb. 15.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=130191Advanced Vision Research on Friday named Neil Donnenfeld the company’s new CEO and director.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:40:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=130133Dollar General announced plans to create about 5,000 new jobs this year to support the planned opening of 600 new stores over the next 12 months.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=130035Men's Wearhouse has appointed Diane Ridgway-Cross to serve as senior VP, chief marketing officer of the company.Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=130039Former Tops Markets executive VP Max Henderson Jr., has been named president of Southern Family Markets.Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=129925Men's Wearhouse announced that it has named Diane Ridgway-Cross as SVP, chief marketing officer ...Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=129901The North Carolina pro dealer has named new executives to lead its installed sales, M&A and marketing divisions.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129903Frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me has hired former Panda Express executive and food-services veteran Brad Whitaker as the company's new CEO.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129831Trans World Entertainment announced Wednesday that Jim Litwak, president and COO, has resigned, effective Feb. 16.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129781The Bon-Ton Stores said Monday that Therese Callahan, senior VP, general merchandise manager, center core and children’s, has announced her retirement, effective Feb. 5.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129685Hannaford Supermarkets said Monday it has promoted Beth Newlands Campbell to the position of president.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129689Food Lion announced Monday that it has appointed Cathy Green as president of the Food Lion family of banners.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129695Bottom Dollar Food, a Delhaize Group banner, said Monday that it has promoted Meg Ham to president.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129699Costco Wholesale Corp. announced the appointment of Craig Jelinek as president and COO, effective immediately.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=129655Food Lion announced that Cathy Green now will head the Food Lion family of banners, which includes Food Lion, Bloom, Harveys and Reid's.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:05:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=129655Food Lion announced that Cathy Green now will head the Food Lion family of banners, which includes Food Lion, Bloom, Harveys and Reid's.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:05:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=129649Weis on Monday announced three new regional VPs — a new position at the company — responsible for overseeing its 164 stores, according to published reports.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:35:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=129635The insulation and air duct cleaning manufacturer has hired a former Lennox executive as its new chief executive.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129617Rite Aid Corp. announced that Chris Hall, formerly senior VP strategic business development, has been named senior VP pharmacy business development.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129633Supervalu has named Julie Dexter Berg executive VP, chief marketing officer.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=129569Electronic prescribing platform provider Surescripts said Monday that Paul Uhrig, the company’s general counsel, EVP of legal and finance and chief privacy officer, has been tapped to serve on the National eHealth Collaborative board of directors.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=129541Supervalu on Monday named Julie Dexter Berg EVP and chief marketing officer.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=129521Rite Aid on Monday announced two promotions. Chris Hall, formerly SVP strategic business development, was named SVP pharmacy business development. The company also announced that Matt Schroeder, formerly VP financial accounting and treasury, has been promoted to group VP strategy, investor relations and treasurer.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129517Jones Apparel Group Monday announced the appointment of Richard Dickson to the position of president and CEO -- Branded Businesses of Jones Apparel Group, effective Feb. 8.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129459Stein Mart said Friday it has named Brian R. Morrow executive VP and chief merchandising officer.Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=129239A private company that provides software and services to more than 10,000 retail pharmacies in the United States has appointed a new CEO.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:05:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=129189Cephalon has promoted three of its executives, the drug maker announced Thursday.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129197Dalton Phillips, COO of Loblaw Cos., is leaving the company to take the chief executive position at British grocer Wm. Morrison Supermarkets, according to a report by Supermarket News.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129153A former executive from Bath & Body Works is leaving Yankee Candle Co., where has he spent more than four years.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129101Borders announced on Tuesday that CEO Ron Marshall is stepping down after about a year with the chain, effective immediately.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129105Williams-Sonoma said its longtime chief, Howard Lester, will retire from the posts of CEO and chairman after 31 years.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=129107Disney Store has named Damon Whiteside VP marketing for Disney Store North America.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=129087Borders' most recent chief executive will join supermarket chain A&P as its new president and CEO.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:40:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=128985Shareholders have elected Adam Hanft to the board and re-elected three members for a term that expires in 2013.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128975Former QVC executive Bob Myers has been hired as CEO for Sheplers Western Wear, according to a report by the Wichita Business Journal.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128937H.E. Butt Grocery Co. appointed its chief strategic officer to serve as company president, while current lead Bob Loeffler retires.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=128925The company has named a new CFO and eliminated the role of CEO, Europe.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:50:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128863Lansinoh Labs on Monday announced that Kevin Vyse-Peacock, general manager of Lansinoh’s European operations, will be promoted to CEO, effective Feb. 15.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128847Pharmavite on Monday announced the promotion of Mark Walsh to COO, effective immediately. Walsh has been with Pharmavite for four years as VP operations and was responsible for demand forecasting, production planning, purchasing, manufacturing, customer service and distribution for all of the company’s products.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128845A regional grocery chain announced its chief strategic officer and COO assumed the role of president.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=128815A&P announced that Brenda Galgano, CFO, has assumed the additional role of treasurer following the departure of William Moss at the end of the fiscal year.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:35:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128827Appliance and electronics retailer Hhgregg announced it is looking to fill approximately 100 positions for two new stores scheduled to open in Roanoke and Colonial Heights, Va., this spring.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128801Johnny Rockets announced the appointment of Carl Arena as senior VP development, continuing its aggressive growth plan.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128789Diamond Foods announced the promotion of two of its top executives.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128771Moving quickly on its plan to expand food offerings and build per-customer transaction rates in its stores, Walgreens confirmed it has hired veteran food merchant Jim Jensen to fill a new post as divisional merchandise manager in charge of fresh foods.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:05:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128717Rite Aid on Thursday announced that John Standley will be promoted to the position of president and CEO effective June 24 at the company’s annual stockholder meeting.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128655Rite Aid on Thursday announced that John Standley will be promoted to the position of president and CEO effective June 24 at the company’s annual stockholder meeting. Mary Sammons, currently Rite Aid chairman and CEO, will continue as chairman.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128615Dollar Tree has appointed Conrad Hall to its board of directorsWed, 20 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128585PBM Products, an infant formula company that supplies store-brand infant formulas to Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Kroger, CVS, Walgreens and other retailers, announced the hiring of a former Hershey executive.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:55:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128575A skier with Type 1 diabetes will join the U.S. Olympic team.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128567Procter & Gamble has announced that Steven Jemison, chief legal officer, will retire in September after more than 29 years of service.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128563A company involved in an emerging drug-discovery field that may provide new therapies for such diseases as cancer has appointed a new EVP.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128505Rite Aid Corp. announced Tuesday that Bryan Shirtliff, currently the company’s senior VP category management, has been named to the new position of senior VP business development.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128507CVS Caremark said Tuesday it has appointed David Casey as VP and diversity officer.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=128419Las Vegas -- On the eve of the International Builders' Show here, cancer research center City of Hope celebrated progress and inaugurated its 2010 Spirit of Life honoree, Mark Baker of Scotts Miracle-Gro.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128461Rite Aid's SVP category management has been appointed to the position of SVP business development.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:35:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128455Jo-Ann Stores said Tuesday it has promoted Travis Smith to president and COO, effective Jan. 31.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128437CVS Caremark has appointed David Casey VP and diversity officer. In this new role, Casey will lead the company's efforts related to strategic diversity management.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=128431The company has appointed Bob Jirsa as VP government relations, John Hobbs as VP investor relations and Dan Tucker as VP tax.  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=128435Cabela’s has announced a series of executive promotions ...Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128441Cabela’s reported Tuesday it has promoted six of its executive team.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128401Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has announced that Jim Jensen, the chain's director of fresh foods, has left the company.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128335A former Time Warner Cable executive has been appointed as head of the philanthropic arm of Aurora Health Care.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128343Centro Properties Group announced that Edward Ciano has been promoted to VP property management, mid-Atlantic region.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128325Procter & Gamble has announced the retirement of Lynn Martin from its board of directors, effective immediately.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128315Procter & Gamble has appointed Linda Clement-Holmes SVP global diversity and global business services, effective Feb. 1.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128311L'Oréal Paris has announced the addition of hair expert and Internet sensation Johnny Lavoy to the company's roster of beauty experts in the United States.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:35:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128283A member of the trade team of Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk is heading off to Switzerland soon.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=128275Walgreens said Friday it has promoted three executives, effectively immediately.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128251Walgreens Friday announced the promotion of three key executives in pharmacy, corporate innovation and legal services, effective immediately.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128133Dollar General earlier this week announced that David Beré, its president and chief strategy officer, has decided to retire at the end of the company’s current fiscal year — Jan. 29. Dollar General does not intend to replace Beré at this time. Rick Dreiling, chairman and CEO, will assume the duties of president. Beré took the helm at Dollar General as president in the fall of 2006 and as interim CEO in July 2007. Before that, he served on the company’s board of directors, a position he held since early 2002.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=128007Avon has signed actress Zoe Saldana, who appears as Neytiri in the sci-fi thriller "Avatar," to be the exclusive spokeswoman for the brand's new fragrance, Eternal Magic, debuting in April.Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=127975Sears Holdings Corp. said Tuesday it hired a former Wal-Mart executive to lead its retail services division.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=127959Gap said Tuesday that Tom Keiser has been named executive VP and chief information officer for the company.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=127969The NRF Foundation announced Tuesday that Kip Tindell, chairman and CEO of Coppell, Texas-based The Container Store, was elected as the new chairman of the board for a one-year term.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=127827Appliance and electronics retailer Hhgregg is gearing up to expand in Virginia this spring.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=127781Russ Kathrein, a former BMHC and 84 Lumber executive, will oversee the Northeast region for ProBuild.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=127773Nordic Naturals on Monday announced it will be hosting a series of monthly webinars with national educator Stuart Tomc.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=127765Filling a void created by the departure last month of merchandising guru Chong Bang, Walgreens said Monday it has promoted Mona Kelly to general merchandise manager in charge of photo and front-end services.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=127769Filling a void created by the departure last month of merchandising guru Chong Bang, Walgreens said Monday it has promoted Mona Kelly to general merchandise manager in charge of photo and front-end services.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=127713Family Dollar Stores announced that it has named Don Hamblen to the position of SVP customer marketing ...Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT