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04/23/2013 - 12:27
Walmart exec among keynote speakers slated for Mobile Commerce World

Executives from Walmart, Facebook and Groupon are among the keynote speakers slated for the Mobile Commerce World three-day conference and expo in June.

04/23/2013 - 11:48
Lineup for Next Great Consumer Brands Conference announced

Consensus and the world’s largest exchange company, NASDAQ OMX Group, have announced keynote speakers, presenters and special presentations for the third annual Next Great Consumer Brands Conference to be held May 1 at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square, N.Y.

04/23/2013 - 11:08
Cabela’s co-founder named chairman emeritus

Cabela's co-founder and chairman Richard N. Cabela will be named chairman emeritus June 5, during the company’s 2013 annual meeting of shareholders. His brother, James W. Cabela, who is vice chairman and co-founder, will be named chairman at that time.

04/23/2013 - 10:30
Former retail exec Begelman charged with insider trading

A Monday report by Forbes said that former retail executive Mark Begelman has been charged with profiting off confidential information.

04/22/2013 - 16:35
NACDS, foundation announce new board members

During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting today, the association elected the new officers, two new executive committee members and four new board of directors members for the coming year. The NACDS Foundation also announced the addition of five new members.

04/19/2013 - 16:00
Spanx, PetSmart execs join Francesca's board

Specialty retailer Francesca's has appointed Laurie Ann Goldman and Joseph O'Leary to its board of directors.

04/19/2013 - 13:30
Uniqlo CEO among Time’s 100

Chairman, president and CEO of Fast Retailing Tadashi Yanai is among the 2013 Time 100, the magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

04/19/2013 - 13:18
JCP rehires company veteran, scores latest court victory

The revolving door continues to turn at Penney with the news that Ron Johnson-appointee Nick Wooster, SVP of product and design is out while company veteran Ken Mangone has returned to the fold.

04/18/2013 - 18:14
Kramer out as JCP COO

J.C. Penney late Thursday announced that chief operating officer Michael W. Kramer had left the company.

04/18/2013 - 17:54
RadioShack expands senior management team

RadioShack has named Jennifer Warren as its new SVP and CMO, and Michael DeFazio as its new SVP of store concepts.