Boise, Idaho, 2018-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies announced today (Mar 05, 2018) that Jim Donald, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks, has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Albertsons Companies, effective immediately. Donald is an experienced retail operator with extensive knowledge of Albertsons Companies, having previously held senior leadership…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2018-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) today (3/2/2018) announced that it will provide an online audio webcast of the presentation given by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen D. Lebovitz, at the Citi 2018 Global Property CEO Conference in Hollywood, Florida. The presentation will take place on Monday, March 5, 2018,…
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) announced today (Feb. 27, 2018) that Donald C. Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Citi 2018 Global Property CEO Conference in Hollywood, Florida on Monday, March 5, 2018 from 7:30 AM ET to 8:05 AM ET.
Event: Federal Realty Investment Trust Presentation at Citi 2018 Global Property CEO Conference
When: 7:30 AM ET, Monday,…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2018-Feb-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today (February 20, 2018) announced that Jeff Kirwan, president and CEO of Gap brand, will leave the company.
“Under Jeff’s leadership we made significant progress on the operating model of Gap brand. We are faster and more responsive than ever before, we radically improved quality…
Sonic promotes Claudia S. San Pedro to president and Corey R. Horsch to chief financial officer
Treasurer elected to chief financial officer and hotel veteran elected to board of directors
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2018-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today (Feb 2, 2018) announced promotions of Claudia S. San Pedro to…
CINCINNATI, 2018-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Jan. 30, 2018) announced leadership promotions to support Restock Kroger. Steve McKinney, currently president of the Fry's Food Stores division, has been promoted to senior vice president of retail divisions for the company, effective February 5. Monica Garnes, currently corporate vice president of produce-floral…
Stater Bros. Markets announces the promotion of George Frahm to President
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, 2018-Jan-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stater Bros. Markets, the largest privately owned Supermarket Chain in Southern California is pleased to announce the promotion of George Frahm to the position of President of Stater Bros. Markets, effective January 15, 2018.
Frahm will report directly to Stater Bros. Chief…
TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2018-Jan-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — HBC today (January 9, 2018) announced that Marc Metrick, President of Saks Fifth Avenue, will expand his leadership role to include Gilt and Saks OFF 5TH. In this capacity, Mr. Metrick will lead distinct teams and work to ensure that each business remains well positioned to…
Geevy Thomas named successor
SEATTLE, 2018-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — After three decades marked by expansion and success, Karen McKibbin, president of Nordstrom Rack, will be retiring from Nordstrom in March. Karen joined Nordstrom in 1985 and has held many leadership roles within the company, including president of Nordstrom Canada, where she led the first-ever international expansion of Nordstrom's…
LUXURY FASHION AND RETAIL VETERAN GEOFFROY VAN RAEMDONCK APPOINTED NEW CEO OF NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP; KAREN KATZ TO RETIRE AND REMAIN ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DALLAS, Texas, 2018-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Neiman Marcus Group (Neiman Marcus), the leading luxury fashion retailer, today ( January 5, 2018) announced the retirement of Karen Katz from the role…
PARIS, France, 2017-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tax Free World Association Management Committee has re-elected Erik Juul-Mortensen as President of TFWA for a further year during its quarterly meeting on Friday, 8th December in Brussels. The vote was unanimous.
Francis Gros will step down as TFWA Vice-President Conferences & Research as he is leaving Luxottica to…
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announces the promotion of Chad Stauffer to the position of President, Merchandising and Marketing
MILWAUKEE, 2017-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (OTCQX:BONT) today (December 5, 2017) announced the promotion of Chad Stauffer to the position of President of Merchandising and Marketing for the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Stauffer will have responsibility leading the company's…
Prud’homme also retains role as President and CEO of Lowe’s Canada
Mooresville, N.C., 2017-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today (12/06/2017) announced that Sylvain Prud’homme has been appointed president, international, effective Dec. 15. He will report to Chairman, President & CEO Robert A. Niblock and will remain based in Boucherville, Quebec. Prud’homme…
Helsinki, Finland, 2017-Dec-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mikko Helander, Master of Science (Technology), President and CEO, and vuorineuvos, was born in 1960. Helander has acted as President and CEO of Kesko since 1 January 2015. Before joining Kesko, Helander acted as CEO of Metsä Board Corporation between 2006 and 2014, CEO of Metsä Tissue Corporation…
Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Rite Marketplace has named Jim Dorey President of the company, which has 65 grocery stores in nine states and is a registered trademark of Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest supermarket cooperative.
Dorey replaces Neil Duffy, who retired from Price Rite in October, and will lead a…
Liz Williams will take over as President, Taco Bell International and Rahul Shinde will join as Division Chief Financial Officer
Irvine, Calif., 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taco Bell announced today (November 13, 2017) that Melissa Lora, President, Taco Bell International, will be retiring in the summer of 2018 after 31 years with the company.
“Everyone…
Asda announces the appointment of Roger Burnley as President and CEO
Leeds, UK, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (30th October 2017) CEO of Walmart International, Dave Cheesewright announced that Roger Burnley is to take on the role of Asda’s President and CEO from 1st January 2018.
Roger returned to Asda as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Oct. 17, 2017) announced the retirement of Central division President Katie Wolfram and the promotion of Pam Matthews, currently the QFC division president, to succeed her. Suzy Monford will join the company to serve as the president of the QFC division.
"We are grateful…
CHICAGO, IL, 2017-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) announced today (September 18, 2017) that John Ross, current President of Inmar Promotion Network, has been named President and CEO of IGA Inc., succeeding current IGA Chairman, President and CEO Mark Batenic. Ross will begin his tenure as CEO mid-October of 2017, working closely…
TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — HBC or the "Company" (TSX: HBC) today (August 24, 2017) announced Don Watros has made the decision to leave HBC effective September 29, 2017.
"With a seasoned leadership team in place in Europe and our plans to bring Hudson's Bay to the Netherlands and Saks OFF 5TH to Europe coming to fruition, the time is right…
Company also announces actions to balance the ‘art and science’ of retail through changes to merchandising structure and strengthened consumer insights and data analytics
CINCINNATI, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today (Aug. 21, 2017) announced several changes intended to improve the company’s performance, including the hiring of Hal Lawton as president, the creation of…
Phoenix, AZ, 2017-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (“PetSmart” or the “Company”) today (Aug. 10, 2017 )announced that Michael J. Massey has decided to step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer, President and Board Member. The Board of Directors has accepted his resignation and Raymond Svider will serve as Executive Chairman to…
Beth Newlands Campbell appointed President of Rexall Drugstore
MISSISSAUGA, ON, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Domenic Pilla, Chief Executive Officer of McKesson Canada, today (August 4, 2017) announced the appointment of Beth Newlands Campbell as President of Rexall Drugstore effective August 8, 2017.
Newlands Campbell is a highly accomplished retail executive with a successful history of innovating…
London, 2017-Jul-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sarah Branquinho has been re-elected as President of the European Travel Retail Confederation (ETRC) at the Annual General Meeting today ( 29 June 2017 ).
In an official statement, Branquinho said: “I am honoured to be re-elected to serve another year as President of ETRC. Brexit presents a huge opportunity…
ATLANTA, 2017-Jul-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — FOCUS Brands, the franchisor of iconic brands Auntie Anne’s® , Carvel®, Cinnabon®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest Grill® and Schlotzsky’s®, continues on the path of industry leading growth by today (June 19, 2017) announcing that Kat Cole has been named Chief Operating Officer and President, North America. In this new position, Kat…
Sunoco Executives Cynthia Archer and Boyd Foster Also Retiring
DALLAS, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) announced today (June 22, 2017) that Robert "Bob" W. Owens, president and chief executive officer has announced his intention to retire from the Partnership as of December 31, 2017, after more than 20 years with Sunoco…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay said in an interview today (June 21, 2017) on Fox Business Network’s Varney & Co. that retailers would work “tirelessly” to achieve tax reform that lowers rates without shifting the burden to consumers.
Regarding House Speaker Paul Ryan’s speech on tax…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2017-Jun-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) announced that it will provide an online audio simulcast of the presentation given by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen D. Lebovitz, to the investment community at REITWeek 2017: NAREIT’s Investor Forum in New York City. The presentation will take…
MINNEAPOLIS, 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) will participate in next week’s RBC Capital Markets Consumer and Retail Conference in Boston. President and CEO Mark Gross will address investors at approximately 9:20 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
A live webcast of this event will be available through the SUPERVALU website…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today (May 12, 2017 )announced that Larry Merlo, the company’s president and chief executive officer, will be speaking to investors at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on May 24, 2017, at approximately 10:00 a.m. ET.
An audio webcast of the event will be broadcast…