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  • Publix Super Markets' CEO to retire

    Publix Super Markets named a new CEO to replace current chief executive Ed Crenshaw, who announced his retirement on Wednesday.

    The company said that Crenshaw will step down effective April 30, 2016. Upon his retirement, current company president Todd Jones will become president and CEO.

  • Not a fun-filled holiday for Build-a-Bear Workshop

    Build-A-Bear Workshop is still expecting a third consecutive year of positive same store sales despite a decline in traffic over the holiday period.

    On a preliminary basis, for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 3, the company said it now expects:

  • Starbucks commits big time to China — and not just with more stores

    Photo: Jack Ma and Howard Schultz, China Partner Family Forum

  • Williams-Sonoma tantalizes target customer with contest

    Williams-Sonoma knows how to connect with its core customers and has crafted life-altering promotion that does just that to commemorate its 60th anniversary.

  • EDSS expands into Mexico

    Energy Design Service Systems (EDSS) has opened a new office in Mexico, representing the culmination of the company’s year-long efforts to expand its market reach internationally and increase exports to Mexico.

    EDSS welcomes its new sales representative Yennise Garza, who brings more than a decade of experience in sales and market research to the EDSS team. With Garza’s help, EDSS expects to participate in Mexico’s increasing efforts to reduce the country’s energy consumption to meet their ambitious carbon reduction goals.

  • Wheeler appoints new COO and CFO

    Virginia Beach, Va. -- Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust announced Wilkes Graham will join the company as its CFO, effective Jan. 19. Graham will oversee corporate finance, accounting, investor relations and capital and financing strategies for the Company and will report to CEO and chairman, Jon Wheeler. He will succeed Steven Belote, who will remain with the Company as its COO.

  • Former Pier 1 exec to lead Sally Beauty

    Sally Beauty Holdings is turning to a 25-year retail veteran to help the company boost sales and drive growth.

    Sharon M. Leite has been appointed president of the Sally Beauty Supply LLC, U.S. and Canada business, effective Feb. 1.

  • Walgreens’ revenue growth, Rite Aid acquisition ‘on track’ after Q1

    Walgreens Boots Alliance on Thursday reported net sales of $29 billion, representing an increase of 48.5%, for the first quarter 2016 that ended Nov. 30, 2015. The significant growth was attributed to the inclusion of Alliance Boots consolidated results, the company reported.

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