Larry Freed Steps Down as CEO of ForeSee
ForeSee announced that its president and CEO, Larry Freed has decided to step down from his position, according to a ForeSee blog post.
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Cheesewright Named CEO of Walmart International
Walmart announced today that David Cheesewright will become the president and CEO of Walmart International. At his previous post with the retailer, Cheesewright was the president and CEO of Walmart’s Europe, Middle East, Africa and Canada. Cheesewright will assume his new role on Feb. 1, 2014.
Bloomingdale’s Michael Gould Steps Down as CEO
Bloomingdale’s CEO Michael Gould will be stepping down after 22-years as its chairman and CEO.
Stritzke Named President and CEO of REI
Outdoor apparel and gear retailer, REI, has named Jerry Stritzke as the company’s president and CEO following an extensive national search. Prior to joining REI, Stritzke was the president and COO at Coach but resigned on September 2.
Shutl Pushes Back Same-Day Delivery to September
Tom Allason, CEO and founder of Shutl, said the first same-day delivery in the United States has been pushed to September citing “development timelines” with its retail partners.
Can Social Login Really Make a Difference?
Logging on a retail site should be fast, easy, and stress-free but it can be more of a juggling act for consumers who can’t remember their passwords and ultimately leaving a site. In fact, according to a recent survey, of those users who do not remember their information, 70% will leave. But retailers and shoppers found a new and faster way to stay engaged: the social login.
Dillon Joins Ulta Beauty as Its New CEO
Beauty retailer Ulta Beauty announced on June 24 the appointment of Mary Dillon as its new CEO and member of the Board of Directors effective July 1, according to a press release. Dillon will replace interim CEO Dennis K. Eck who will step down from his position at that time.
Men’s Wearhouse Opens Up About Zimmer Termination
After receiving backlash from customers over the firing of George Zimmer, the Board of Directors of Men’s Wearhouse issued a statement explaining why they fired him and gave an inside look into the internal struggle at the retailer.