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04/19/2013 - 10:38am
Francesca's names PetSmart, Spanx execs to board

Francesca's Holdings Corp. said it has appointed Laurie Ann Goldman and Joseph O'Leary to its board of directors, effective April 17.

04/18/2013 - 4:53pm
RadioShack beefs up executive team; new prototypes in works

RadioShack Corp. formally announced that it has named two new leaders to its senior management team.

04/18/2013 - 4:50pm
Uniqlo to sponsor for MoMA’s free Friday night admission program

Uniqlo will be the exclusive, multi-year, corporate sponsor of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Museum’s Friday night free admission program, which provides free access to the public to the Museum and all exhibitions from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., every Friday, throughout the year.

04/18/2013 - 4:47pm
Fomer Sports Authority president joins Hilco Trading division

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

04/18/2013 - 3:09pm
J. C. Penney wins latest court round; rehires company vet Ken Mangone

A New York judge on Thursday rejected a request by Macy's to block J.C. Penney from selling Martha Stewart goods under the "JCP Everyday" label for now, while it appeals a ruling allowing the sale.

04/18/2013 - 10:43am
Office Depot debuts citizenship site for Earth Month

Office Depot announced that it has debuted a new corporate citizenship website – Officedepotcitizenship.com – in recognition of Earth Month.

04/18/2013 - 10:40am
Mimi's Cafe names VP finance

Mimi's Cafe said that Scott Miller has been named VP finance, effective immediately.

04/18/2013 - 10:35am
Study: 76% of women prefer in-store shopping over smartphone

Research findings released by mobile-retail marketer Swirl found that a full 76% of women prefer shopping in stores over shopping via their smartphones.

04/17/2013 - 4:52pm
Gap to franchise Old Navy overseas, grow smaller brands at home

In a presentation to shareholders at its annual investor meeting on Wednesday, Gap CEO Glenn Murphy outlined growth initiatives that include taking Old Navy international via a franchising route, and expanding on its online programs.

04/17/2013 - 4:47pm
Grocers gather on supermarket industry issues

Grocery retailers, wholesalers and food industry state association executives representing more than 30 states assembled in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to urge Congress to act on pro-business reforms that impact their industry.

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