OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

Report: Walmart case could expand gay rights in workplace
Walmart is the target of a lawsuit that could provide an answer to the quesition as to whether anti-gay discrimination is a form of sex discrimination, according to Bloomberg. If a settlement isn’t reached in the case, which goes to mediation on Feb. 22, it will go to trial in federal court in Massachusetts.
Papa John’s delivers – on the back end
For pizza retailer Papa John’s International Inc., successful customer delivery begins with successful delivery in the supply chain.

Papa John’s is optimizing routes, improving on-time store deliveries and enhancing the performance of its transportation fleet by using transportation modeling capabilities from the Manhattan Associates Transportation Management Solution.

J.C. Penney gives two execs more private label, supply chain responsibilities

Two top merchandising and supply chain executives have been given new responsibilities at J.C. Penney after veteran executive Ken Mangone retired following a lengthy career.

Mangone served as executive VP of product development, design and sourcing and will retire effective April 1 after 39 years with the company. His responsibilities will be split among two current executives.
Hannaford accelerating store pick-up

The Hannaford grocery chain is expanding its online shopping service at a rapid pace and recently hit a significant milestone.

The Maine-based retailer recently opened its 25th location with Hannaford To Go. The service is the first of its kind in many regions. After piloting the program successfully in several stores, Hannaford opened 11 additional locations in the past year. The company plans to pursue an aggressive rollout schedule in 2016 as well, based on the success of the program and its popularity with customers.
Target names new HR chief

Bold, curious and accountable is the future Target’s new chief human resources officer said she looks forward to helping create.

Eleven year Target veteran Stephanie Lundquist was elevated to the role of executive VP and chief human resources officer, arguably one of the most important positions in a company with nearly 350,000 employees and 1,800 stores.
Kohl’s eliminates three senior exec positions

Several published reports are indicating that Kohl’s has eliminated three senior level leadership positions.

Kohl’s has reportedly eliminated the positions of chief digital officer, senior vice president of store environment and development, and senior vice president of communications and public relations. Retailing Today was unable to independently confirm the jobs cuts or the identify of executives involved. Kohl’s representatives were unavailable for comment.
Food Lion recognizes store manager of the year

Food Lion's focus on employee excellence was on display this week when the grocery chain recognized some of its exemplary managers with awards.
Victoria’s Secret CEO resigns; Wexner steps in

L Brands chairman and CEO Leslie Wexner is assuming leadership of the company’s biggest division, Victoria’s Secret, after the retailer announced that CEO Sharen Jester Turney had resigned. Her sudden and unexpected departure follows a tremendous growth run for the brand.

Turney spent 16 years with Victoria’s Secret, joining the brand in 2000 as president and CEO of Victoria’s Secret Direct. She became CEO of brand in 2006. She will continue to serve as an advisor to the business, according to an L Brands statement.
Former Starbucks exec joins Advantage in key leadership role

Leading sales and marketing solutions provider Advantage Solutions named former Starbucks executive Jeff Hansberry to the newly created position of president and chief commercial officer.
Toys 'R' Us names new global leader

Toys “R” Us has promoted its senior VP of store operations to a global leadership role.