Sales & Marketing

SRS Real Estate names Newport Beach team members
Dallas -- SRS Real Estate Partners said Tuesday that it has hired three new team members in the Newport Beach, Calif., office.

Steve McClurkin, Garrett Colburn and Nichole Slykhous have joined the SRS Newport Beach office to focus on tenant representation, specializing in expanding national retail and restaurant concepts. They will also continue consulting with landlords on outdoor malls/lifestyle centers throughout the western United States.
Family Dollar appoints longtime CVS executive as president and COO
Matthews, N.C. -- Family Dollar Stores said Tuesday that it has named longtime CVS/pharmacy executive Mike Bloom as its new president and COO to replace the departing R. James Kelly, who announced his retirement on Tuesday after 15 years with the company. Kelly will serve as vice chairman for the next six months to assist with the transition.

Bloom, formerly executive VP – merchandising, supply chain, marketing and advertising for CVS Caremark, will assume the position of president/COO.

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Long-time Staples exec promoted to CFO

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples has promoted Christine Komola to CFO effective Feb. 1, 2012. She will report to John Mahoney, Staples’ vice chairman. The responsibilities of the CFO will transition to Komola the next year.
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Ex-Carter’s exec charged with fraud

Atlanta -- U.S. prosecutors have charged former Carter’s senior VP Joseph Elles with securities fraud, according to a report by the Associated Press.

Elles has been accused of lying about the company's financial situation and then selling shares of its stock when the price was artificially inflated.
ODP fires international division head for improper relationship

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Office Depot has fired the president of its international business for "having an improper relationship."

Charlie Brown, president of the international division, has left the organization, effective Monday, the company announced in a press release.
J.C. Penney to renovate, expand Rock Hill Galleria store

Rock Hill, S.C. -- The developers of Rock Hill Galleria, in Rock Hill, S.C., said Tuesday that the 470,000-sq.-ft. regional mall will initiate a comprehensive renovation and expansion of mall anchor J.C. Penney.

Construction will begin soon and is scheduled for completion in fall 2012.

SRS Real Estate names Newport Beach team members

Family Dollar appoints longtime CVS executive as president and COO

Managed Service Strategy Provides Multiple Advantages

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores updates parking lot and interiors for efficiency

The Future of Technology in Retail

Long-time Staples exec promoted to CFO

Boscov’s Keeps Things in the Family

Ex-Carter’s exec charged with fraud

ODP fires international division head for improper relationship

J.C. Penney to renovate, expand Rock Hill Galleria store