Content about Employment Change

May 22, 2013
Kohl’s adds Starbucks’ Gass to branding team

Kohl’s has appointed Starbucks executive Michelle Gass to the newly created position of chief customer officer. She will report directly to Kohl’s chairman, president and CEO Kevin Mansell.

May 22, 2013
Walmart taps former Bush counselor as EVP, corporate affairs

Walmart has appointed Dan Bartlett, former senior counselor to George W. Bush, as its EVP of corporate affairs. Bartlett was most recently president and CEO of the U.S. arm of Hill+Knowlton Strategies.

May 22, 2013
Zale elects former Signet CEO board chair

Zale Corporation, a specialty retailer of diamond and other jewelry products, has elected former Signet CEO Terry Burman as a director and as chairman of the board. John B. Lowe Jr., who has served as chairman for the past five years, will remain on the board.

May 20, 2013
Former Limited Brands exec to head Topco supply chain

Topco Associates LLC has hired former Limited Brands executive Paul Matthews as the company’s EVP and chief supply chain officer, reporting to president and CEO Randy Skoda.

May 20, 2013
Former Nike exec rules development roost at Church’s Chicken

Former Nike executive Tony Moralejo has been appointed chief development officer at Church’s Chicken. Moralejo will be responsible for domestic and international expansion for the global chicken chain, as well as franchising, re-imaging, construction and real estate management.

May 17, 2013
Former Chiquita exec to head Starbucks global supply chain

Starbucks has appointed Deverl Maserang as EVP of the company’s global supply chain organization. In this role, he will be accountable for end-to-end supply chain operations.

May 15, 2013
CASPCA exec heads to Petco Foundation’s board

Petco Foundation has appointed CASPCA executive Susanne Kogut as the new executive director of its board of directors.

May 15, 2013
Executive team changes at Hickory Farms

TOLEDO, Ohio — Hickory Farms, a leading provider of specialty foods and holiday food gifts, has made changes to its executive team.

The company has promoted VP of brand marketing Michael Holton to CMO. VP of supply chain Joe Loch has been promoted to VP of franchise and retail sales. Director of logistics Ty Hanline has been promoted to VP of supply chain. The company has also hired Davenport, Hanf & Company executive Joe Herman to be its interim CFO.

May 15, 2013
Former Aeropostale exec named to Blue Nile board

Blue Nile, an online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, has appointed former Aeropostale co-CEO Mindy Meads to its board of directors.

May 15, 2013
HSNi shakes up senior leadership

Interactive multichannel retailer HSNi has promoted Judy Schmeling to COO and CFO. Schmeling has served as HSNi's EVP and CFO since 2001.

May 14, 2013
Former Mars exec to sit on beauty brand board

Olivier Goudet, partner and CEO of the Joh. A. Benckiser Group and former CFO of Mars Inc., has been appointed global beauty brand Coty’s board of directors. Goudet replaces Bernd Beetz, who stepped down from Coty's board to pursue other interests.

May 13, 2013
Former PepsiCo exec to head TCC Americas

TCC, a global leader in retail marketing programs, has appointed former PepsiCo executive Van B. Sapp as president of TCC Americas. In his new role, Sapp will be responsible for TCC's operations in North and South America.

May 13, 2013
Former Sara Lee exec new SVP, CFO at PetSmart

PetSmart has appointed former Sara Lee executive Carrie Teffner as the company’s new SVP and CFO.

May 10, 2013
Checkpoint names former Tyco exec EVP, CFO

Checkpoint Systems, a global supplier of shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling solutions for the retail industry, has appointed Jeff Richard as EVP and CFO.

May 10, 2013
Dunnhumby beefs up senior leadership

DunnhumbyUSA, a global leader in building brand value for consumer goods and retail companies, has made changes to its Cincinnati-based senior leadership.

May 10, 2013
Former Gap exec to head David’s Bridal

Former Gap executive Pamela B. Wallack has been named CEO of David’s Bridal, a U.S.-based specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories.

May 10, 2013
Former Macy’s exec lands on feet at Miami Ballet

Miami City Ballet’s Board of Trustees today elected former Macy’s executive Susan D. Kronick as its new president of the board.

May 9, 2013
Former Eli Lilly exec heads to Sears

Sears Holdings has appointed former Eli Lilly CIO Jeff Balagna as its new EVP and CIO. In his new role, Balagna will be responsible for all technology and infrastructure initiatives for the company in its support centers and in-store.

May 8, 2013
Elavon names former Citibank exec CEO

Elavon, a leading global payments provider and wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, has promoted Simon Haslam to the position of president and CEO. Haslam succeeds Mike Passilla, who recently departed the company.

May 8, 2013
The Hillshire Brands names new CIO

The Hillshire Brands Company has appointed David W. Stahl as its new CIO. Stahl will oversee all IT strategy and planning activities and will provide executive leadership and direction for IT.

May 7, 2013
Chico's names new board member

Chico's FAS, a women's specialty retailer of private-branded apparel, intimates and accessories, has appointed McDonald’s executive Janice L. Fields to its board of directors.

May 7, 2013
Staples names new EVP of global e-commerce

Staples has appointed Faisal Masud as its new EVP of global e-commerce. In the newly created role, Masud will be responsible for leading online and digital growth. He will report to Demos Parneros, president of North American stores and online for Staples.

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 6, 2013
Former Endeca exec new COO at OrderGroove

OrderGroove, a leader in subscription retail solutions, has appointed Mike Camp as COO. Camp has more than 15 years of leadership experience in enterprise technology, including SaaS and cloud solutions.

May 6, 2013
Former Nielsen exec joins Crossmark

Crossmark, a leading sales and marketing services company, has appointed Jim Rose as president of marketing services. The company sees the addition of Rose to its leadership team as a significant step toward bolstering its strong position and expertise in marketing services.

© 2013 Retailing Today. All Rights Reserved.