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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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