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  • Urban Outfitters CFO stepping down

    Philadelphia -- Urban Outfitters said Wednesday that CFO Eric Artz is leaving the company, and will be replaced by current chief accounting officer Frank Conforti, effective April 3.

    No reason has been given for Artz’s departure, other than he plans to return to the west coast.

    Urban Outfitters operates under the Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands.

  • Sears brings in former Sony exec to head appliance division

    HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Former Sony Electronics executive, Steve Haber, is joining Sears Holdings as SVP and president, home appliances. 

    In his new role with Sears Holdings, Haber will lead the company's effort to continue driving profitable growth in its industry-leading appliance business.

  • McDonald’s chief to retire June 30

    Oak Brook, Ill. -- McDonald’s Corp. announced Wednesday that vice chairman and CEO Jim Skinner will retire on June 30.

    Skinner will be succeeded by current president and COO Dan Thompson, 48, effective July 1.

  • Urban Outfitters CFO moves over to REI

    Seattle -- REI revealed on Thursday that Urban Outfitters CFO Eric Artz has been named finance chief for the outdoor retailer, effective May 2012.

    Urban Outfitters announced Artz’s departure earlier on Thursday.

  • It’s an honor just to be nominated

    All retailers want to be perceived as great places to work and build a career as it aids in recruitment and retention of employees in an industry where costs associated with notoriously high rates of turnover cause a drag on performance.

  • MPI announces executive appointments

    New York -- Commercial real estate firm MPI announced the promotion of Andrea Olshan to CEO.

    Michael Makinen has been promoted to COO and Ryan Guheen has been named senior VP asset management.

    Prior to the appointment of CEO, Olshan served as MPI's COO and was responsible for the operations of the company portfolio, investment activity and external fund investments. She replaces David Lukes, who saw MPI through the reorganization of its corporate offices and senior staff.

  • Beiersdorf announces promotions, additions to sales team

    WILTON, Conn. — Skin care company Beiersdorf, whose brands include Nivea, Eucerin and Aquaphor, has announced changes to its sales organization.

    Tina Jackse has been promoted to the newly created position of VP global sales of Walmart, where she will be responsible for all Walmart business internationally. She will work collaboratively across the Beiersdorf affiliates around the world to help lead, develop and further strengthen Beiersdorf’s Walmart business globally. 

  • NRF names head of research division

    WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation has named Ellen Davis SVP and executive director of the NRF Foundation, the education and research arm of NRF.

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