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01/24/2011 - 12:36
Merlo to assume CEO role at CVS Caremark

The next chapter for CVS Caremark officially is under way as the company announced on Monday the next stage of its previously announced transition plan and officially named Larry Merlo, president and COO, as CEO, effective March. 1.

01/24/2011 - 12:18
J.C. Penney to close stores as part of restructuring; names Ackman to board

J.C. Penney on Monday unveiled a restructuring plan, which includes close five department stores and one home store, because they are no longer profitable enough.

01/24/2011 - 11:49
Febreze scores touchdown with first-ever athletic equipment, gear drive

Febreze teamed up with the Dallas Forth-Worth Salvation Army to collect new and gently used sports equipment and athletic gear at the NFL Experience, an exhibit held at the Dallas Convention Center.

01/24/2011 - 11:39
Walmart to offer discounted tickets to African-American museum exhibition

Walmart, the presenting sponsor of the America I AM: The African-American Imprint tour, will offer specially-priced tickets at select Walmart stores in the Washington, D.C. area.

01/21/2011 - 14:47
HomeGoods finds Americans slacking off on home decor

HomeGoods reported that according its survey of how people live in their homes, 47% of Americans have not updated their home decor in the last five years and 9% haven't updated their decor in more than 10 years.

01/21/2011 - 12:44
Long-time Limited exec named to Men's Wearhouse board

The Men's Wearhouse announced that Grace Nichols has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective January 30, increasing the number of directors to nine.

01/21/2011 - 12:35
Many Americans believe private-label products are high quality

It seems that private-label brands are getting a sterling reputation among shoppers.

01/21/2011 - 12:25
Amazon buys European movie rental service Lovefilm

Amazon.com said Thursday it is buying Lovefilm, a European movie rental service akin to Netflix, according to a report by the Associated Press.

01/21/2011 - 12:13
Lowe's names successor to departing CIO
01/21/2011 - 11:42
"Fortune" shines on Wegmans once again

Fortune on Thursday released its “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, ranking Wegmans Food Markets No. 3 and making the New York-based grocer the highest-ranked retailer. Only the software firm SAS and consulting organization Boston Consulting Group ranked higher. Wegmans has appeared on the Fortune list for 14 consecutive years, every year since the list was first published in 1998.

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