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February 15, 2013
Ascena Retail names president of global sourcing

Ascena Retail Group announced it has named Ronnie Robinson to the position of president of Ascena Global Sourcing (AGS).

January 15, 2013
Walmart to boost sourcing from U.S. suppliers

Walmart plans to significantly boost its sourcing from domestic suppliers over the next decade.

November 26, 2012
J.C. Penney sourcing executive suddenly departs

A report by Business Insider said that Ken Mangone, executive VP product development, design and sourcing for J.C. Penney Co., has abruptly resigned the company.

November 28, 2011
Smart Paper Sourcing: All Shopping Bags are Not Sourced Equally

By Ian Lifshitz, Asia Pulp and Paper Group

November 3, 2011
Sycamore Partners acquires 51% interest in Limited’s Mast Global Fashions

Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm based in New York, and Limited Brands announced that Sycamore has acquired a controlling 51% interest in Mast Global Fashions, the third-party apparel sourcing division of Limited Brands.

October 3, 2011
Children's Place names global sourcing exec

The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. said Friday that it has named Peter Warner as SVP global sourcing, for the chain.

September 8, 2011
Family Dollar goes live TradeStone’s merchandise lifestyle management solution

TradeStone Software announced that Family Dollar Stores has gone live with TradeStone's Collaborative Sourcing and Supplier Community Management solutions.

December 16, 2010
Office Depot sells Japan business

Office Depot said Thursday it will sell its Japan business to Japanese distribution company Kakuyasu.

December 14, 2010
CareerBuilder survey: One bad hire costs business more than $50,000 on average

According to a survey released Monday by CareerBuilder and conducted by Harris Interactive, 80% of retail companies report that a bad hire has adversely affected their business in the last year, meaning that hiring the right employees will become a top priority in 2011.

September 30, 2010
Focus on: Human Resources

When it comes time to hire a new store manager or assistant manager, many...

September 7, 2010
The due diligence retailers must take before turning sourcing operations over to an agent

Earlier this year, the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores, agreed to turn over purchasing operations for certain apparel lines and other goods to Li & Fung, the world’s largest sourcing agent.

August 2, 2010
Casual Male implements Headway recruitment solution

Workforce solution-provider Headway Corporate Resources said Tuesday it has partnered with Casual Male Retail Group...

May 10, 2010
TalentDrive and SmashFly partner for recruitment marketing

On-demand resume sourcing technology provider TalentDrive, along with Stowe, Mass.-based SmashFly Technologies, provider of the...

November 2, 2008
Charming Shoppes Appoints Interim GM, Overseas Sourcing Org.

Charming Shoppes announced the appointment of Stephen Yeung, VP, as interim general manager of the...

September 30, 2008
Farm Hands

Hickory Farms may know beef sticks and cheese, but to staff its network of...

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