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Google exec joins Havertys
Atlanta — Kathy Daly-Jennings, who most recently served as head of industry, retail vertical for Google, has joined Havertys as senior VP, marketing. She will replace Thomas P. Curran, who will retire at the end of June 2014, and report to Richard D. Gallagher, executive VP, merchandising.
Prior to Google, Daly-Jennings held marketing leadership positions at The Home Depot and The Coca-Cola Company.
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RadioShack loss widens to $98 million; 200 stores to shutter
Fort Worth, Texas — RadioShack Corp. reported a widening net loss in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2015. The troubled retailer also confirmed plans to close up to 200 stores by the end of the year, based on location, area demographics, lease life and financial performance.
The retailer reported a net loss of $98.3 million, up from $28 million in the same quarter the prior fiscal year.