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  • Kroger makes four big senior leadership changes

    Cincinnati — Kroger on Thursday announced the appointment of four executive VPs to lead key lines of business.

  • Lululemon profits shrink in Q2

    Markdowns and the costs of expansion hurt Lululemon profits in the second quarter, but the athleisure retailer did post an impressive jump in same store sales.

  • Kroger names 4 new key executives

    Kroger on Thursday announced the appointment of four EVPs to lead key lines of business.  

  • Circle K vet joins Andronico’s as CFO

    Berkeley, Calif. - Cheryl Hughes has joined Andronico’s Community Markets as CFO. Recently appointed CEO Suzy Monford leads the all-female team.

    Hughes formerly held the role of controller for Chemoil, a global oil trading organization. Prior to this role she was CFO at Pacific Convenience & Fuels based in Pleasanton. Her career in food and retail dates back to her 15-year stint as director of U.S. Finance with Circle K Stores Inc.
     

  • Big wage increase approved for fast-food workers in New York

    New York -- The administration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved a wage increase that will gradually raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers in New York to $15 an hour. And now Cuomo wants the hike to be even broader.

    Speaking Thursday at a labor rally in New York City, Cuomo proposed a $15 minimum statewide wage for all industries, with the increase to be enacted over time. It would give the Empire State the highest statewide minimum wage in the country. New York’s minimum wage is now $8.75 an hour.

  • Haggen now in bankruptcy, blames Albertsons again

    A week after suing Albertsons for $1 billion, west coast regional grocer Haggen has filed Chapter 11 and continues to cite Albertsons as the source of its difficulties.

  • Conn’s names former Sears exec as new chief

    The Woodlands, Texas – Conn’s Inc. named a new CEO as part of a planned succession, and also announced it beat Wall Street expectations for profit in the second quarter.

    Following a year-long repositioning initiative, Conn’s has appointed Norman Miller to serve as CEO and president.

    Miller brings more than 30 years of business leadership experience, most recently serving as president of Sears Automotive, and as president and COO of DFC Global Corp.

  • Another teen retailer in major shakeup

    A California-based teen retailer is launching a major expense reduction initiative in the wake of disappointing second quarter results.

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