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September 15, 2011

Drug Store and HBC Chains Industry Updates | September

Personnel Updates: CVS Caremark has appointed Mark S. Cosby as President of CVS/pharmacy, effective 10-1-2011.  Cosby succeeds Larry Merlo, who...

By Brian List

September 15, 2011

Home Center and Hardware Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: Ace Hardware Corp., announced that Dorvin D. Lively most recently Exec VP and CFO has left the company...

By Arthur Rosenberg

September 15, 2011

They Say Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

Lululemon Athletica Inc., the sports apparel company known for its pricey yoga gear, was featured in Chain Store Guide’s Companies...

By Natasha Perry

September 15, 2011

Is Pie the New Cupcake?

In December of last year, the Betty Crocker blog posited that pie would be a hot trend in 2011. In...

By Linda Helman

September 15, 2011

Company Snapshot: Edible Arrangements International Inc.

Address: 95 Barnes Rd Wallingford CT 06492 Telephone: 203 774-8000 Internet Homepage: www.ediblearrangements.com www.eafranchise.com Company email: eafg@ediblearrangements.com Total Current Stores:...

By Linda Helman

September 13, 2011

How Walmart’s Scattered Merchandising Policies Helped Save Kmart

When Walmart news hits the New York Times, as it often does, it’s generally big news.  One of the latest...

By Arthur Rosenberg

September 6, 2011

Chain Store Guide Real Estate Updates by Industry

Supermarket,Grocery & Convenience Store Chain Industry Real Estate: Calhoun Enterprises committed to build 10 stores by 2016 in AL and...

By superadmin

August 29, 2011

Company Snapshot: Ascena Retail Group

Ascena Retail Group, Inc. was created as a public company effective January 1, 2011. The company is a leading national...

By Natasha Perry

August 25, 2011

Drug Store and HBC Chains Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: Katz Group Canada has appointed Ken Keelor as Chief Merchandising Officer, effective immediately. Keelor will oversee all merchandising...

By Brian List

August 25, 2011

Home Center and Hardware Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: Lowe’s Cos. promoted M. Lee Reeves to Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. ProBuild Holdings President...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 24, 2011

Walgreens on Board for More Food Oasis Stores

Walgreens has a plan in place to convert or open at least 1,000 stores across the country using its food...

By Brian List

August 23, 2011

Discount and Specialty Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: Barnes & Noble announced that Miwa Messer has been named Director of the Discover Great New Writers program....

By Arthur Rosenberg

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