Duane Reade Holdings chief marketer to resign

NEW YORK Duane Reade Holdings David D'Arezzo, senior vp and chief marketing officer, has resigned from the company to assume a senior management position at a large Southwest regional company. D'Arezzo's resignation will be effective on April 17.

Chairman and ceo John Lederer commented, "Dave has been a key contributor to our success over the last two years and the company is well positioned largely due to his efforts to elevate our product offerings and strengthen the Duane Reade brand proposition. We thank him for his service to Duane Reade, as well as his leadership at an important time in the company's history, and wish him well in his new role."