Content about Board of directors

May 6, 2013
Barington CEO to step into Jones Group board

The Jones Group Inc. has nominated chairman and CEO of Barington Capital Group James A. Mitarotonda to stand for election to the board of directors at the company's 2013 annual meeting of stockholders.

May 2, 2013
Leadership, board changes at Delia’s

Delia’s has appointed Tracy Gardner as the company’s new chief creative officer, and also as a member of the board of directors. Walter Killough, who back in January announced his intention to step down as CEO April 1, has agreed to remain in the role through August 2.

April 30, 2013
Former Sports Authority exec new Big Lots CEO

Big Lots has named David Campisi as its new CEO and president. Campisi succeeds Steve Fishman, who announced in December 2012 his intention to retire upon the appointment of his successor.

April 22, 2013
NACDS, foundation announce new board members

During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting today, the association elected the new officers, two new executive committee members and four new board of directors members for the coming year. The NACDS Foundation also announced the addition of five new members.

April 15, 2013
Overstock founder returns as CEO

Overstock.com founder Patrick M. Byrne has returned as CEO of online discount retailer.

April 4, 2013
Brookstone names new CEO

Brookstone announced that it has accepted the resignation of Stephen Bebis, its president and CEO and a member of the company's board of directors.

February 25, 2013
Barnes & Noble considers sale to company chairman

Barnes & Noble founder and chairman, Leonard Riggio, has notified the company's board of directors of his intentions to purchase the company's retail business.

January 28, 2013
Best Buy chief joins RILA board

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) added five industry executives to its board of directors during its semi-annual meeting on Jan. 28 in Los Angeles, Calif.

January 4, 2013
Coinstar shakes up executive leadership positions

Coinstar, a leading provider of automated retail solutions, has appointed its current CFO J. Scott Di Valerio as new CEO, effective April 1. At that time, Di Valerio will also be appointed to the Coinstar board of directors.

December 17, 2012
Buyout drama extended at Best Buy

February 2013 promises to be an interesting month at Best Buy following the retailer’s decision to extend the timeframe for company founder and former chairman Richard Schulze to submit a potential buyout offer.

December 5, 2012
Dollar General adds foodie and financial experience to its board

Dollar General has elected Sandy Cochran, president and CEO of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, to its board of directors, effective December 5.

October 5, 2012
Wet Seal saga ends with Clinton Group on top

Wet Seal, just days after encouraging its shareholders to reject efforts by Clinton Group to replace its board of directors, reached an agreement with Clinton Group giving them four spots on its board of directors.

August 6, 2012
Investment law firm looking into Best Buy matter

Harwood Feffer LLP, a law firm that represents investors and investment groups, announced that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Best Buy, concerning whether the board is fulfilling its fiduciary duties to shareholders in connection with an offer from the company's founder and former CEO, Richard Schulze, to take the company private.

June 18, 2012
PetSmart delivers value to shareholders with dividend increase

PetSmart shareholders should be pretty pleased with their investment now that the company's board of directors has raised the quarterly dividend.

June 15, 2012
Dollar Tree re-elects board members

Dollar Tree shareholders have re-elected a number of board members among other initiatives passed at the company's annual meeting.

March 16, 2012
Executives from P&G, Macy's nominated to serve on Kraft Foods board

Kraft Foods has nominated two candidates to serve on the company's board of directors.

February 24, 2012
Kenneth Cole chair sees future in 'going private'

Kenneth Cole Productions' board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors to consider a non-binding proposal from Kenneth Cole, chairman and chief creative officer, that would take the company private.

January 27, 2012
Lowe's board looks to Dollar General leadership

Lowe’s has announced that Richard Dreiling has joined its board of directors.

January 15, 2012
Ralcorp, Post directors revealed

The boards of directors for Ralcorp Holdings' Ralcorp and Post divisions were unveiled Friday by the company.

September 22, 2011
Tuesday Morning names new board member

Tuesday Morning announced that its board of directors has appointed Sheldon Stein to serve as a director of the company, effective Sept. 20.

September 13, 2011
GMDC names new board members

The Global Market Development Center announced that its members have elected two new board members to serve in two-year terms on their board of directors.

July 6, 2011
Smart Balance adds two directors to board

Smart Balance announced that its board of directors has appointed Dean Hollis and Thomas McInerney as independent directors, expanding its members from eight to 10.

June 13, 2011
Shareholders express their dissent in different ways

All board members were re-elected by an overwhelmingly large margin, however some shareholders expressed a dislike for Anne Mulcahy as she drew the largest number of negative votes by a wide margin.

June 9, 2011
Blake Nordstrom joins Whole Foods Market board

Whole Foods Market announced the addition of Blake W. Nordstrom to the company's board of directors, increasing the size of the board to 12 members. He will serve on the audit committee.

May 18, 2011
Hershey CEO gets new gig at Del Monte

Del Monte Foods Co. announced that it has appointed David West as its new CEO, effective Aug. 15. West will also join the company's board of directors in June.

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