Retail

CINCINNATI - Kroger announced that Jeffrey Burt has been promoted to group VP perishables merchandising and procurement.

Burt previously served as VP deli/bakery merchandising and procurement for the company, a position he has held since 2004.  Prior to that, Burt held leadership roles at QFC, the Kroger division based in Seattle.  He began his career with Kroger in 1986 as a management trainee.

ARLINGTON, Va. The Retail Industry Leaders Association has announced the addition of long-time Capitol Hill veteran Doug Thompson as VP government affairs.

Thompson has spent the last 21 years as an aide to Congressman John Tanner (D-TN), serving as Legislative Director for the past 17 years.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. Staples announced that for the third quarter ending Oct. 30, it expects to achieve diluted earnings per share, on a GAAP basis, in the range of 38 cents to 40 cents. North American Retail comparable-store sales in the third quarter are expected to decline approximately 1% versus the same period in 2009.