People in the News

04/25/2013 - 13:41
Former Bon-Ton, Terrier execs join apparel supplier board

Hampshire Group, a leading provider of sportswear and fashion apparel, has appointed two new board members, following Richard Mandell’s resignation from the board.

04/25/2013 - 13:13
Cloud-based software provider names new VP, sales

Airclic, a global provider of cloud-based software that transforms the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations, has appointed Charlie Virden as VP of sales.

04/25/2013 - 12:42
Aaron's names new COO

Aaron's, a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has named David L. Buck as its new COO.

04/25/2013 - 10:42
NACDS closes with lifetime achievement awards

The NACDS Annual Meeting concluded with the board of directors dinner and the annual presentation of the industry’s lifetime achievement awards.

04/24/2013 - 18:38
Hershey makes senior leadership changes

The Hershey Company announced a series of personnel moves it said would help accelerate global growth.

04/24/2013 - 18:24
A new leadership era begins at Advance Auto

Several key senior leadership changes took effect this week at the nation’s second largest automotive retailer as it looks to narrow the gap with AutoZone.

04/24/2013 - 17:39
Former Walmart exec confirmed Obama’s budget chief

The Senate has voted unanimously to confirm former Walmart Foundation President Sylvia Mathews Burwell as White House budget director, according to a Reuters report.

04/24/2013 - 17:19
Changes in leadership at Land O'Lakes

Land O'Lakes has named Autumn Veazey as its director of government relations and Daryn McBeth as its director of state affairs and industry relations.

04/24/2013 - 14:58
Children’s Place CFO Scarpa named COO

Children's Place CFO Michael Scarpa has added COO to his credentials. Scarpa, who oversees finance, information technology, distribution, logistics and wholesale, will add store operations, store development and international to his responsibilities.

04/24/2013 - 12:53
Clif Bar prez promoted to CEO

Clif Bar & Company has promoted president and COO Kevin Cleary to CEO. In his new role, Cleary will focus on expanding Clif Bar’s growth in the sports nutrition and healthy snacks category while continuing to lead the company’s day-to-day business operations.

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