Retail Careers Nowhttp://www.retailcareersnow.com/rcn.rssThis channel is translating news from Retail Careers Now (http://www.retailcareersnow.com) web site.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:44:45 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=123733Lowe’s Cos. announced Friday it has promoted Todd I. Woods to senior VP, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=123729Todd Woods will assist in the coordination of legal services for the company and its subsidiaries.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=123611Borders Group said Thursday it has appointed Bill Dandy senior VP, marketing, effective Nov. 20.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=123593The Alexandria, Va.-bases home builder has named Jon Hardy as president of Carolinas division and John Reeves president of the Washington, D.C., metro division.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=123501The CEO of Wal-Mart Stores' Latin American division, Vicente Trius, is leaving the company after having served less than five months in the position.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=123385Coldwater Creek said Tuesday that its CFO, Tim Martin, resigned to take a job at another company.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=123279Build-A-Bear Workshop said Tuesday that board member Joan Ryan notified the board that she intends to retire, according to a report by the St. Louis Business Journal.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=123177As part of its Chapter 11 reorganization plan, BMHC has named Paul Street, its general counsel, as CEO, replacing Robert Mellor, who will leave the company once it exits bankruptcy proceedings.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=123101A generic drug maker has announced that Robert Stewart, a former Abbott executive, is joining its company in a newly created position.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:20:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=123087The Sports Authority on Friday announced the appointment of Jeffrey Schumacher to the position of executive VP, CMO and chief strategy officer.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=122991Pharmaceutical wholesaler H.D. Smith revealed Friday it has named Cardinal Health veteran Robert Appleby VP generic pharmaceuticals.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=122787A top executive of Eli Lilly & Co. plans to retire, the drug maker announced Friday.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=122673The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits last week fell to the lowest level since January, according to a report by Reuters.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=122649Forest City Enterprises announced Thursday the retirement of Brian Jones, chairman, West Coast Development.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=122653Nash Finch said Thursday it has promoted Kathleen Mahoney to executive VP, general counsel and secretary.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=122201Former Schering-Plough chairman and CEO Fred Hassan has been elected to the board of Bausch & Lomb, the eyecare company reported Thursday.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=122203The Yankee Candle Co. said Thursday that Bruce L. Hartman, the company's executive VP, chief administrative officer and CFO, will retire after the end of the current fiscal year.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=122089Richard Lavin will serve on USG’s Audit and Finance committees.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:25:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=122055Michael B. Polk is president of Unilever Americas.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:10:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=122063Family Dollar Stores announced that Donna Barker has been promoted to the position of VP - merchandising, general merchandise manager.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=122069Best Buy announced that Robert A. Willett, CEO of Best Buy International, will retire effective Dec. 31.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=122009Perrigo last week appointed Jeff Needham EVP and general manager of the company’s consumer healthcare business. In his new role, Needham will be responsible for developing and executing Perrigo’s OTC, nutritional, Mexico and United Kingdom business strategies.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=121945F. Nicholas Grasberger, executive VP Armstrong Building Products (ABP), is leaving the company after five years.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=121943Lee Scott, former Wal-Mart CEO, has joined the private equity firm Solamere Capital as an operating partner and as a member of its investment committee ...Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121911Dollar Tree announced Tuesday that it has appointed Shawnta Totten to the newly created position of VP, governance and corporate counsel. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121921Former Wal-Mart Stores president and CEO Lee Scott has joined private-equity and venture capital firm Solamere as operating partner, according to published reports.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121865Sears Holdings Corp. has named John D. Goodman executive VP of its apparel and home unit.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=121797The flooring manufacturer has elevated its chief operating officer, a former president of Dal-Tile, to the position of president.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=121757Douglas Yearley will have increased involvement in setting corporate strategy and capital allocation and in land acquisitions.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121755Destination Maternity Corp. announced that Rebecca Matthias, the company’s president and chief creative officer, will retire at the end of its current fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121697General Nutrition Centers announced Friday that Michael F. Hines has joined the boards of GNC and its parent companies.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121619General 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.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121609Weis Markets last week named Scott Frost VP, CFO and treasurer.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:20:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121583CVS 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 officerFri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121557Cache announced that Rabia Farhang has joined the company as executive VP, general merchandise manager.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121525Steve 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.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121523Supermarket chain Price Chopper has appointed a new head of the meat department.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=121513Ara replaces company founder Kevork Hovnanian, who served as chairman of the board of directors up until his death in September 2009.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:35:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121391The president of grocery store chain Bigg’s is leaving the company to pursue other interests.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121293CVS 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.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121279GameStop Corp. announced Shawn D. Freeman has joined the company as senior VP and GM of digital business, a newly created position within the company.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=121215The Dallas-based steel door and frame manufacturer has promoted Dan Perry, Dan Smith and Paul Williams.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=121063Revlon has announced that Richard Santagati has joined its board of directors.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=121019William Coyne, Raley's president and CEO since 2003, has resigned effective immediately, the supermarket retailer announced Friday.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120999Less than three months after joining Drive Medical, Vic Mazzacone has been appointed the company's CEO retail division.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:20:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120787Watson Pharmaceuticals has appointed R. Todd Joyce as SVP and CFO, the generic drug maker announced Friday.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:35:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120779Target Corp. said Thursday it is cutting some 85 marketing jobs, representing about 8% of its 1,100 employees in that department.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120759Walgreens 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.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120743Shopko has promoted Jeff Csuy to the position of senior VP and general merchandise manager of apparel and accessories.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120749In 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.”Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120755Starbucks has named Microsoft veteran Kalen Holmes to serve as head of global human resources.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120731Virginia 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.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:50:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=120631Rob 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.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:10:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120637Westlake 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.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120573Westlake Hardware has appointed Rob Easley to the newly created position of COO.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=120415Rick Corry has been appointed VP sales at Azek, where he will oversee planning and sales strategy.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:50:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120393Greg Drew last week joined Value Drug Co. as president, the regional pharmacy wholesaler announced.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120353John Stewart, EVP and CFO of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, announced his retirement Tuesday after three years with the company.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120321Markwins 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.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:55:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=120289The company’s board of directors has elected Douglas R. Oberhelman as vice chairman and CEO-elect, effective Jan. 1.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:10:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120299A&P has promoted Carol DiNicolantonio to serve as VP pharmacy for the company.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120301Caribou 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.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120309Weis Markets announced that Scott Frost has been promoted to VP, CFO and treasurer.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=120277Weis Markets today announced that Scott Frost has been promoted to VP, CFO and treasurer ...Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120199A&P has promoted Carol DiNicolantonio to VP pharmacy.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120199A&P has promoted Carol DiNicolantonio to VP pharmacy.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120183Rite Aid announced Monday the promotion of two executives.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=120183Rite Aid announced Monday the promotion of two executives.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=120189Rite Aid Corp. announced today that Dan Miller, formerly VP pharmacy operations, has been promoted to senior VP pharmacy.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=119879Kroger Co. said Wednesday it has named Kathleen Barclay senior VP human resources.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=119591Dow Building Solutions has announced that Bob Harden and Pete Pendergast will lead the sales organizations and replace John Somerville Jr.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=119443Sherwin-Williams Co. said Friday it has named an executive of International Paper Co. to its board of directors and audit committee.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=119369Chris Davies’ experience includes employment at MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates and KPMG.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=119231Dan Isom and John May Jr. will focus on connecting with deck builders and remodeling contractors.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:35:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=119159The Sports Authority announced Wednesday that its CEO and chairman Doug Morton will be retiring his CEO duties.  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=118913The maker of polypropylene fabric and fibers has hired Ralph Bruno to head a new business unit.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:25:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=118789Previously, Brian Herndon managed operations at multiple Cassity Jones Lumber locations since 1997.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118729The 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.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118735Dunkin' 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.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118721Winn-Dixie Stores announced the appointment of Robert Mould as VP grocery.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.retailingtoday.com/story.aspx?id=118689Winn-Dixie announced the appointment of Robert Mould as VP grocery and other internal promotions. ...Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118637Safeway’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.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=118563Weis Markets on Monday named Dennis Yoney to director of pharmacy operations and Geoffrey Wexler as director of food service and deli.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:05:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118449Baskin-Robbins said Tuesday it has named two additions to the company's senior management team.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=118407A consumer products equity organization has added two employees to its staff.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=118359PepsiCo announced that Jaya Kumar has been appointed president Quaker foods and snacks.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=118189In 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.Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:25:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=118165Walgreens said Friday that George J. Riedl, senior VP pharmacy innovation and purchasing, will leave the company at the end of the year.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=117793In 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.Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:50:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117757Drug maker Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. announced Thursday the appointment of Light Sciences Oncology CEO and president Llew Keltner to its board of directors.Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117699Toys “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.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117609American Apparel is expected to fire 1,800 immigrant employees -- more than a quarter of its work force, according to The New York Times.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117587Ann Taylor Stores Corp. has appointed Catherine Fisher to the new position of VP corporate communications.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117545RadioShack'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.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117529Duncan 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.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=117487Vitale, who served as president and CEO of Hager Lumber, brings 25 years of industry experience to NAWLA.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117369Regional grocer Haggen said Monday that it named former Starbucks Corp. executive Jim Donald as its president and CEO.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117371Supervalu said Monday that Duncan Mac Naughton has resigned from the job of executive VP merchandising and marketing, effective immediately.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117351Supervalu announced that Duncan Mac Naughton, 47, has resigned as the retailer's EVP merchandising and marketing, effective Monday, Sept. 28.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117351Supervalu announced that Duncan Mac Naughton, 47, has resigned as the retailer's EVP merchandising and marketing, effective Monday, Sept. 28.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117323An organization representing the country’s generic-drug manufacturers has created a new executive position.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=117311PepsiCo 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.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=117297Gary Pfeil has been named president of Roche Bros. Supermarkets.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=117185Kevin Buckner began his career at Masco with Alsons as VP marketing in 2003.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=116955Lowe’s Cos. announced the retirement of long-time merchandising executive John L. Kasberger, effective Jan. 31, 2010.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116939A major drug maker is shifting two board members from to its company upon the closing of its pending acquisition of another company.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:20:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116905A member of generic drug maker Caraco Pharmaceutical Labs’ board of directors has resigned, citing disagreements with management, Caraco announced.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:55:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=116819Aeropostale said Thursday that CEO Julian R. Geiger plans to step down by the end of the fiscal year.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116763Bausch & Lomb named Kerry Clark and Robert Palmisano to its board of directors.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:10:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=116785Appliance and electronics retailer Hhgregg plans to hire about 800 seasonal associates for its 117 stores this fall, in preparation for the holiday season.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.chainstoreage.com/story.aspx?id=116789Rite Aid Corp. announced that Robert I. Thompson, formerly senior VP pharmacy operations, has been promoted to serve as executive VP pharmacy.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116751The 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.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116735Rite 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.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116683Former 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.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:35:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116647Prasco 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.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx?id=116571The head of drug maker Eli Lilly & Co.’s China division will become leader of its U.S. division.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:10:00 GMT