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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 7, 2013
Twizzlers flies with the Man of Steel

Twizzers candy is getting in on the Man of Steel hype and teaming up with Warner Bros. to offer fans a chance to remake themselves as the invincible one and win prizes.

May 2, 2013
Easter bunny, new generics affect Rite Aid comps

Rite Aid's same-store sales decreased 4% in April compared with April 2012 due to an earlier Easter and introductions of new generic drugs, the retail pharmacy chain said.

April 25, 2013
Hershey’s posts sweet results in Q1

The Hershey reported a net sales increase of nearly 6%, driven by core brand volume. Consolidated net sales were $1.8 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, compared with $1.7 billion for the same period last year.

April 22, 2013
Snyder’s celebrates National Pretzel Day

Synder’s of Hanover is using the 30th anniversary of National Pretzel Day to create a series of nationwide events to engage with consumers.

April 22, 2013
Walmart to help customers jumpstart weight loss

Walmart will exclusively offer the 5-Day Nutrisystem Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Kit at nearly 2,000 stores.

April 12, 2013
The Bon-Ton Stores to close Michigan furniture gallery

The Bon-Ton Stores will close its Younkers Furniture Gallery in the Lakeshore Marketplace in Muskegon, Michigan, in June. The closing will affect approximately 20 associates at the location.

April 11, 2013
Profits up at Rite Aid

Rite Aid's profits grew in fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013 amid stronger front-end sales and prescription count, the retail pharmacy chain said Thursday.

April 4, 2013
Weis Markets names marketing director

Weis Markets announced that Gretchen Suydan has joined the company as director of marketing.

March 29, 2013
Ahold names new CIO

Ahold USA has appointed Paul Scorza as its chief information officer, the supermarket operator said Friday.

March 28, 2013
Weis Markets names VP/corporate controller

Weis Markets has promoted Paul Stombaugh to VP/corporate controller.

March 22, 2013
Rue21 opens 900th store

Teen apparel retailer Rue21, opened its 900th store on March 21 in the Southern Hills Shopping Center of West Plains, Mo.

March 21, 2013
Long-time retail exec named to Bon-Ton board

The Bon-Ton Stores has elected Jeffrey Sherman to its board, effective immediately.

March 19, 2013
Rite Aid expands Easter assortment

Rite Aid has expanded its Easter and spring supplies at its stores in anticipation of the holiday and season, the retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

March 13, 2013
Dick's hunts for growth with new outdoor concept

Dick’s Sporting Goods first Field & Stream outdoor specialty store is scheduled to open this fall in the Pittsburgh suburb of Cranberry Township.

March 12, 2013
Bon-Ton Q4 income beats expectations

The Bon-Ton Stores reported that its net income for the fourth quarter was a better-than-expected $74.4 million, compared with $78.2 million in the year-ago period.

March 7, 2013
Rue21 legal head takes on additional responsibilities

Specialty apparel retailer Rue21has announced that Stacy Siegal, the company's current VP, general counsel and corporate secretary, has been promoted to the additional position of chief administrative officer.

March 6, 2013
Kohl's store openings roll on

Kohl’s simultaneously opened nine new stores in seven states, bringing the retailer’s total store count to 1,155.

March 5, 2013
PetSmart fetches for omnichannel growth with GSI

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — GSI Commerce, an eBay Inc. company, said it has extended its contract with PetSmart to support the retailer’s omnichannel strategy with webstore, fulfillment and customer service solutions. GSI has worked with PetSmart since 2007, and this contract will extend the relationship for three years.

March 5, 2013
Weis Markets adjusted net income up 13.9% for fiscal 2012

Weis Markets on Tuesday reported net income of $82.5 million for the 52-week period ended Dec. 29.

March 4, 2013
Retail consultant joins Nutrisystem board

Nutrisystem has announced that Andrea Weiss has joined the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

February 25, 2013
Rite Aid to present N.J. first lady with nearly $280,000 in hurricane-relief money

New Jersey first lady and chairwoman of the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Mary Pat Christie will visit a Point Pleasant, N.J., Rite Aid store on Friday at 11:30 a.m. with Rite Aid executives to receive money for the fund, Rite Aid said Thursday.

February 5, 2013
Ahold U.S. names e-commerce, supply chain head

Ahold has appointed the former head of one of its European supermarket chains to an executive position in its U.S. division.

January 30, 2013
Ahold names head merchant

Ahold USA has named Mark McGowan as EVP merchandising. He will lead a merchandising team that supports Ahold USA and its four divisions: Stop & Shop New England, Stop & Shop New York Metro, Giant Landover and Giant Carlisle.

January 30, 2013
New grocery concept offers relief to Pa. food desert

Limited access to healthy, affordable food choices, is an oft-cited reason for poor food habits among the nation's less fortunate.

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