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April 2, 2013
City Sports names new chief merchandising officer

City Sports announced that it has named Ted Manning as chief merchandising 0fficer.

Boston -- City Sports announced that it has named Ted Manning as chief merchandising 0fficer.

Manning joins City Sports following nearly two decades of service with outdoor retailer Eastern Mountain Sports, most recently as their EVP, where he developed strategies for retail expansion, merchandising, product development and marketing. Manning began his career at EMS in store management, climbing the ranks to hold posts as a product manager, merchandise director and VP/general merchandise manager.
 

January 10, 2013
Modell’s restructures merchandising division

Modell’s Sporting Goods said it has named Charles Castaneda chief merchandising officer for the chain, a promotion from his current position of EVP planning and allocations.

New York -- Modell’s Sporting Goods said Wednesday it has named Charles Castaneda chief merchandising officer for the chain, a promotion from his current position of EVP planning and allocations.

The company has also moved Jay O’Brien from general merchandising manager of footwear to general merchandising manager of sporting goods, to succeed the recently departed Bill Hackett.  

Jeff Schaffer has been promoted to general merchandising manager of footwear.

 

November 28, 2012
Coldwater Creek CEO to retire; to be succeeded by chief merchandising officer

Coldwater Creek Inc. announced that co-founder Dennis Pence will retire as president and CEO, effective December 31, 2012.

Sandpoint, Idaho -- Coldwater Creek Inc. announced that co-founder Dennis Pence will retire as president and CEO, effective December 31, 2012. He will remain as a director and continue to serve as chairman of the board until January 1, 2014.

Pence will be succeeded as president and CEO by Coldwater president and chief merchandising officer Jill Brown Dean, effective January 1, 2013. Dean has also been appointed to serve on the board of directors, effective January 1, 2013.

April 24, 2012
Stage Stores taps former J.C. Penney exec as chief merchant

Stage Stores announced the appointment of Steven Lawrence as chief merchandising officer, effective April 30, 2012.

Houston -- Stage Stores announced the appointment of Steven Lawrence as chief merchandising officer, effective April 30, 2012. Lawrence will be responsible for all of the merchandising, planning and allocation functions of the company.

Prior to joining Stage Stores, Lawrence spent 11 years with J.C. Penney, where he was most recently co-chief merchant executive VP GMM men’s, kids & home.
 

March 28, 2012
Report: Wal-Mart U.S. sales momentum continues

Wal-Mart Stores chief merchandising officer Duncan MacNaughton said during a CIBC conference that Wal-Mart’s domestic sales momentum has continued over the last two months.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores chief merchandising officer Duncan MacNaughton said during a CIBC conference on Wednesday that Wal-Mart’s domestic sales momentum has continued over the last two months.

The world’s largest retailer registered a same-store sales rise of 1.3% in U.S. stores in the third quarter and a 1.5% increase in the fourth quarter.

Results reversed a nine-quarter streak of same-store sales declines.

According to MacNaughton, the momentum continued in February and March, as well.

February 6, 2012
Toys 'R' Us names chief merchandising officer

Toys “R” Us has named Richard Barry as senior VP, chief merchandising officer, Toys“R”Us, U.S. In his new role, Barry is responsible for all aspects of merchandising initiatives for the company’s U.S. operations.

Wayne, N.J. -- Toys “R” Us has named Richard Barry as  senior VP, chief merchandising officer, Toys“R”Us, U.S.  In his new role, Barry is responsible for all aspects of merchandising initiatives for the company’s U.S. operations.

Prior to the promotion, Barry served as VP, general merchandising manager for Toys“R”Us, U.S., overseeing the learning and electronics and entertainment product categories.

January 27, 2012
Report: Wal-Mart puts U.S. marketing under merchandising group

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Friday it has reorganized reporting relationships, putting its U.S. marketing team under the leadership of the chief merchandising officer.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Friday it has reorganized reporting relationships, putting its U.S. marketing team under the leadership of the chief merchandising officer. Marketing currently operates as a separate group and the move, said Wal-Mart, is designed to improve shopper communication.

The new plan will have U.S. chief marketing officer Stephen Quinn reporting to U.S. chief merchandising officer Duncan Mac Naughton. Before the change, Quinn reported to Bill Simon, Wal-Mart U.S. president and CEO.

December 20, 2011
Family Dollar names chief merchandising officer

Family Dollar Stores named Paul White to the position of executive VP and chief merchandising officer.

Matthews, N.C. -- Family Dollar Stores named Paul White to the position of executive VP and chief merchandising officer.

White will report to Mike Bloom, president and COO.

December 19, 2011
Family Dollar names chief merchandising officer

Family Dollar Stores said that it has named Paul White as executive VP, chief merchandising officer. He will report to Michael Bloom, president and COO.

Matthews, N.C. -- Family Dollar Stores said Monday that it has named Paul White as executive VP, chief merchandising officer. He will report to Michael Bloom, president and COO.

White joined Family Dollar in 2011 as senior VP, apparel, home and seasonal. Before joining the company, he served as the past president, CEO, and director of Goody’s, where he refocused the merchandising and marketing strategies on the core customer while leading the company’s exit from bankruptcy.

November 2, 2011
Walmart chief merchandising officer expresses optimism on holiday sales

Walmart chief merchandising officer Duncan Mac Naughton expressed optimism about the retailer’s prospects for the holiday season and beyond during comments at a Bentonville Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce meeting with attracted more than 500 people.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Walmart chief merchandising officer Duncan Mac Naughton expressed optimism about the retailer’s prospects for the holiday season and beyond during comments at a Bentonville Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce meeting with attracted more than 500 people. The function was held on Tuesday.

October 25, 2011
Chief merchandising officer leaves Citi Trends

Citi Trends announced the resignation of Elizabeth R. Feher, the company’s executive VP and chief merchandising officer.

Savannah, Ga. -- Citi Trends announced the resignation of Elizabeth R. Feher, the company’s executive VP and chief merchandising officer.

Ed Anderson, the company’s board chairman, will temporarily resume his previous role as executive chairman and, in that capacity, oversee merchandising and marketing while the retailer searches for a chief merchant.
 

April 27, 2011
Fairway Market selects Revionics for price optimization

Revionics, Roseville, Calif., a leading provider in retail life cycle price-optimization solutions, announced that Fairway Market has selected the Revionics Price Optimization solution for base pricing.

Roseville, Calif. -- Revionics, Roseville, Calif., a leading provider in retail life cycle price-optimization solutions, announced that Fairway Market has selected the Revionics Price Optimization solution for base pricing.

January 28, 2011
Mac Naughton named top Walmart merchant

Less than three months after joining Walmart’s merchandising organization as an executive VP, Duncan Mac Naughton on Friday was elevated to the role of chief merchandising officer for the U.S. stores division.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Less than three months after joining Walmart’s merchandising organization as an executive VP, Duncan Mac Naughton on Friday was elevated to the role of chief merchandising officer for the U.S. stores division.

November 30, 2010
Kohl's announces executive promotions

Kohl's Corp. announced Tuesday that it is promoting four of its executives as part of an ongoing succession planning process.

Menomonee Falls, Wis. - Kohl's Corp. announced Tuesday that it is promoting four of its executives as part of an ongoing succession planning process.

Don Brennan has been promoted from senior EVP to chief merchandising officer. John Worthington was promoted from senior executive VP to chief administrative officer. Peggy Eskenasi was promoted from executive VP of product development to senior EVP. And Wes McDonald was promoted from EVP and CFO to senior executive VP and CFO.

All the promotions are effective Dec. 1.

October 25, 2010
Jones names new chief merchants

The Jones Group announced Tuesday the additions of Rodney Hutton as chief merchandising officer of...

October 4, 2010
Borders makes changes to merchandising team

Borders Group announced late Monday that it is making several changes to its merchandising team...

September 8, 2010
Wal-Mart creates four core merchandising areas

Wal-Mart Stores will remain without a chief merchandising officer for its U.S. stores for the...

January 13, 2010
Zales shakes up management

Zale Corp. said Wednesday its CEO Neal Goldberg and other executives have left the company....

November 23, 2008
Men’s Wearhouse Makes Exec Appointment

Men's Wearhouse Inc. on Monday promoted Mary Beth Blake to president of K&G Fashion Superstore,...

July 30, 2008
Hot Topic CMO Resigns

Hot Topic, Inc. has announced that Maria Comfort, formerly the chief merchandising officer of the...

June 26, 2008
American Eagle Outfitters CMO to Leave

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. said Thursday its chief merchandising officer will leave, effective Jan. 31,...

June 22, 2008
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Movie Gallery Inc. said its chief merchandising officer has resigned, a month after the movie-rental...

May 11, 2008
Barnes & Noble Names Chief Merchandising Officer

Barnes & Noble Inc. said Monday that it promoted Jaime Carey to chief merchandising officer,...

May 4, 2008
Men's Wearhouse Names CMO for K&G

Men's Wearhouse announced that Mary Beth Blake has been named chief merchandising officer for K&G...

April 30, 2008
Store Planning & Design: New Design Concepts Highlighted

The store planning and design workshop track at SPECS/ 2008 provided an in-depth look...