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June 18, 2013
QVC gets jolt from former Starbucks exec

QVC, a global video and e-commerce retailer, has appointed former Starbucks executive Mustafa El-Rafey as the company’s SVP of talent management and rewards.

June 17, 2013
Advance Auto Parts looks within for new SVP operations

Advance Auto Parts has promoted Jon Dehne to SVP of market availability, inventory management and merchandise operations.

June 17, 2013
Clinique prepares to expand in North America

Cosmetic brand Clinique has promoted Jean-Christophe Jourde to the newly created position of SVP and GM of North America. Jourde will be responsible for driving sales and market share growth for the brand in the region.

June 13, 2013
Stride Rite rewards program leaps past million member mark

Stride Rite Children's Group's first-ever multichannel loyalty program, launched in Nov. 2012, has leapt beyond the million member milestone within six months.

June 10, 2013
Former Talbots exec heads to the Wet Seal

The Wet Seal has appointed retail veteran Lesli Gilbert to the position of EVP, stores and operations. She replaces Barbara Cook, who resigned as the company's SVP of store operations in February.

June 10, 2013
New VP of real estate at Family Dollar

Family Dollar has named Brad Rogers as the company's SVP of real estate. Rogers replaces Keith Gehl, who announced his retirement from the company at the end of June. Rogers will report to chairman and CEO Howard R. Levine.

June 10, 2013
Promotion at Overstock.com

Overstock.com has promoted Brian Popelka to the position of SVP of customer and partner care. Formerly VP of customer care, Popelka will establish and maintain relationships with the company's drop-ship fulfillment partners, in addition to his previous duties.

June 6, 2013
Operations execs to enlighten suppliers on execution opportunities

Store level execution, a topic near but not always so dear to the hearts of Walmart suppliers, will be the focus of a Doing Business in Bentonville event scheduled for next Wednesday.

June 4, 2013
Macy’s launches Pride + Joy campaign

In commemoration of National LGBTQ Pride month, Macy’s and its employees will participate in 23 Pride parades, hold in-store events nationwide celebrating diversity and offer special merchandise to help support the fight for LGBTQ equality.

June 4, 2013
RadioShack’s Amschler promoted to SVP, franchise

RadioShack has promoted Marty Amschler to SVP of franchise. In his expanded role, Amschler will continue to lead RadioShack's dealer franchise operations while also now providing senior leadership to the company's commercial sales division and B2B sales team.

May 30, 2013
Alco HR exec promoted to SVP, HR, store operations

Broad-line retailer Alco Stores has promoted Ricardo Clemente to SVP of human resources, store operations and loss prevention.

May 29, 2013
Tiffany taps former Cartier exec SVP, Northern America

Tiffany & Co. has appointed former Cartier executive Anthony Ledru as the company’s SVP of Northern America.

May 22, 2013
Former Big Lots exec joins the Pantry

The Pantry, an independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States, has appointed former Big Lots executive Boris Zelmanovich as the company’s SVP and CMO.

May 13, 2013
Aaron's appoints former Equifax exec SVP

Aaron's, a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has appointed Robert W. Kamerschen as the company’s new SVP and general counsel.

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 1, 2013
Former Oracle exec new top dog at Red Book

Red Book Connect, a global service-driven technology solutions company serving the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries, has appointed Larry A. Abramson as its CEO, a previously unfilled position since the formation of the company in January 2013.

April 30, 2013
Digital coupon provider hires eBay exec

Digital coupon site RetailMeNot has appointed Giulio Montemagno as the company's first SVP of international. He will report to COO Kelli Beougher.

April 29, 2013
Former Tommy Hilfiger exec named SVP, retail at Columbia

Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Shawn Cox as SVP of retail, a newly created position that will report directly to president and CEO Tim Boyle.

April 26, 2013
Annie's names organic food exec new SVP, strategy

Annie's, a leading natural and organic food company, has appointed Ed Aaron to the newly created position of SVP of strategic planning and investor relations.

April 25, 2013
JCP to debut Bijoux Bar jewelry collection

J.C. Penney is introducing the Bijoux Bar, a line of fine jewelry that features collections from Kenneth Jay Lane, Kara Ross, Lana Bramlette, Dominique Cohen, Doris Panos, Rodrigo Otazu and Diego Massimo.

April 24, 2013
Harley-Davidson rides with Craftsman

Craftsman and Harley-Davidson have teamed up to produce co-branded, special-edition tool storage products available now in Sears stores and online.

April 24, 2013
Walmart makes super offer to consumers

Walmart has partnered with Warner Bros. to give its customers exclusive access to see "Man of Steel" in theaters nationwide before the film's official release.

April 19, 2013
JCP rehires company veteran, scores latest court victory

The revolving door continues to turn at Penney with the news that Ron Johnson-appointee Nick Wooster, SVP of product and design is out while company veteran Ken Mangone has returned to the fold.

April 18, 2013
Former Sports Authority exec joins Hilco unit

Dick Lynch has joined the SD Retail Consulting division of Hilco Trading as SVP of merchandising and strategy.

April 18, 2013
RadioShack expands senior management team

RadioShack has named Jennifer Warren as its new SVP and CMO, and Michael DeFazio as its new SVP of store concepts.

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