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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 25, 2013
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.

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.

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