Mass Market Retailers articles from February 2002

Mass Market Retailers archives from February 2002

Wal-Mart seen no. 1.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... WAL-MART SEEN NO. 1: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expected to dislodge Exxon Mobil Corp. as the world's largest company in Fortune magazine's annual list of the top 500 companies in terms of sales. Projections of Wal-Mart's revenues--based on the...

Ralphs fuel center.(opened its first fuel center)(Ralphs Grocery Co.)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... RALPHS FUEL CENTER: Ralphs Grocery Co. has opened its first fuel center/ supermarket in Bakersfield, Calif. The Ralphs Fuel Center features four gas dispensers with eight fueling positions. Kroger Co., the parent company of Ralphs, now operates...

Value City president.(Value City Department Stores Inc. appointed John Rossler)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... VALUE CITY PRESIDENT: Value City Department Stores Inc. has named John Rossler president. Rossler, who had been president of Value City's Shonac Corp. and DSW Shoe Warehouse divisions, succeeds Alan Schlesinger, who is now president and chief...

Merck planning IPO.(Merck & Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... MERCK PLANNING IPO: Merck & Co. plans an initial public offering later this year to coincide with the spinoff of Merck-Medco Managed Care Inc.--the drug manufacturer's pharmacy benefits management unit--as a separate, publicly traded company....

New chairman at NRF.(National Retail Federation)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW CHAIRMAN AT NRF: The National Retail Federation has elected Gordon Segal as its new chairman of the board. Segal, who is the chief executive officer of Crate & Barrel Stores, has served on the board of directors for the retail industry...

Kmart starts over. (Spotlight).(Kmart Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... TROY, Mich. -- Kmart Corp. reported significant progress during the first week following its petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on January 22. At the same time the company launched an internal probe of its accounting practices....

The course Conaway charted.
February 11, 2002... In the 20 months between the day in May 2000 when he signed on as Kmart Corp.'s chief executive officer and the day last month when the discounter filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Chuck Conaway consistently made news. Barely a month...

Will Penney spin off Eckerd?(J.C. Penney Co. a holding company)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... CHICAGO -- J.C. Penney Co. has become a holding company in a move that may lead the department store operator to divest itself of its Eckerd Corp. drug store chain. Retail analysts expect the change in Penney's corporate structure...

Bodine replaces Zigerelli at CVS.(Chris Bodine replaces Larry Zigerelli at CVS Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Corp. has named Chris Bodine executive vice president of merchandising and marketing. He succeeds Larry Zigerelli, who is leaving the company. Bodine joined CVS in 1986 and has since held positions of increasing...

Toys `R' Us to close 64 stores, cut staff. (News).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... PARAMUS, N.J. -- Toys `R' Us Inc. will close 64 stores and slash 1,900 jobs in an effort to improve productivity and enhance future cash flow. The moves by the toy chain are expected to result in a $126 million after-tax charge in the...

Wal-Mart Exec. (News).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... TORONTO -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has appointed Mario Pilozzi president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Canada Inc. Pilozzi had been chief operating officer of Wal-Mart's Canadian operations since September 2000. "Under Mario's...

Biggest gainers. (Money).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change % Stock 01/25/02 vs. 01/11/02 Change Dollar Tree 32.78 +4.67 +16.6 Family Dollar 31.80 +3.31 +11.6...

Biggest losers. (Money).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... BIGGEST LOSERS Close Change % Stock 01/25/02 vs. 01/11/02 Change Kmart 0.85 -2.45 -74.2 Value City 4.13 -0.73 -15.0 Longs ...

Most active. (Money).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... MOST ACTIVE Vol. (000) As a % Change vs. 1 Wk. Ended of Total 1 Wk. Ended Stock 01/25/02 Shares 01/11/02 Kmart 393,004 80.5 +303.2...

Scoreboard. (Money News).(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... SCOREBOARD Quarter Dollar % RETAILERS Ended Sales Change Dollar General (1) 11/02 1.31 bil +19.6 drugstore.com (2) 12/30 43.5 mil +20.2...

Tough times at Dollar General. (Spotlight).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- In the midst of disclosing restated financials for the last three fiscal years that were worse than previously forecast, Dollar General Corp. concurrently reported modest bottom-line growth and sharply lower operating...

Safeway net increases 17.4% in `01. (Money).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Overcoming the effects of slowing same-store sales and various charges, Safeway Inc. rang up double-digit earnings advances for the quarter and year ended December 29. Net income for the 52 weeks escalated 17.4% to...

Restructuring costs hurt profits at Sears. (Money).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. --Sears, Roebuck and Co. turned in a strong fourth quarter finish, with a double-digit earnings gain despite a decline in sales. The costs of a major restructuring program announced earlier, however, helped drive down...

SuperValu gains. (Money).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... MINNEAPOLIS -- Bolstered by its retail food segment and lower interest expenses, SuperValu Inc. generated record earnings in the third quarter of fiscal 2002. The giant grocery wholesaler and retailer posted a 24.2% rise in net earnings to $59...

Daunting prospects. (Opinion).(Kmart, Daiei)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... By an ironic coincidence, one of the largest retailers in each of the world's two largest economies find themselves fighting for survival. There are some intriguing parallels and contrasts between the situation of Kmart, the No. 3 retailer in...

The toughest job in retailing. (Opinion).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... How's a buyer to know which new products to support? How can a merchandise manager determine, in advance, which launch will catch the eye of the customer? These are the questions that make a buying job among the most challenging in...

Ahold joint venture.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... AHOLD JOINT VENTURE: Paiz Ahold, the 50/50 joint venture of Royal Ahold NV and LaFragua, has completed its combination with Costa Rican supermarket and hypermarket operator CSU. The venture, which has been named Central American Retail Holding...

Boots may scale back.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... BOOTS MAY SCALE BACK: According to a report in the Sunday Times, Boots PLC is preparing to scale back its global expansion plans. The report, unconfirmed by the company, contends that the retailer will stop trying to open in-line locations in...

Sainsbury share gain.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... SAINSBURY SHARE GAIN: According to its management, Sainsbury PLC, England's second-largest supermarket operator, has stopped losing its market share to rival Tesco PLC. Chief executive officer Sir Peter Davis says that the chain was winning...

Metro exec to speak.(Metro AG Director-Information Systems Zygmunt Mierdorf to deliver keynote address at Global Retail Technology Forum)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... METRO EXEC TO SPEAK: Zygmunt Mierdorf, director of information systems for German retailer Metro AG, will deliver the keynote address at the third annual Global Retail Technology Forum in Paris on April 9. Mierdorf will explain how Metro has...

Daiei plan is viewed skeptically. (Global).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... TOKYO -- Troubled retailer Daiei Inc. has revealed the main features of a three-year restructuring plan that includes a 420 billion yen ($3.17 billion) bailout from its main lender banks. The plan was greeted with skepticism by several...

Canadian grocers under fire. (Spotlight).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... OTTAWA -- The Canadian Government's Competition Bureau recently published guidelines illustrating how it applies the "abuse of dominant position" provisions of the Competition Act to the grocery sector. Publication of the guidelines was a...

PriceSmart, Gigante team up on first Mexican unit. (Global).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... SAN DIEGO -- PriceSmart Inc. is undertaking a major joint venture in Mexico with Grupo Gigante SA. PriceSmart and Gigante have agreed to invest initially up to a total of $40 million for the opening of Mexico's first four Price Smart...

Pretika home spa experience. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... PRETIKA HOME SPA EXPERIENCE: Pretika Corp. has launched a line of personal care products and extract-rich soaps, bath salts, gels and moisturizers under the Pretika brand name that brings the spa experience into the home. The Aroma Bath Massage...

MediaCorp Worldwide Salad Blaster. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... MEDIACORP WORLDWIDE SALAD BLASTER: MediaCorp Worldwide has introduced the Salad Blaster, a clear, all-in-one container for salad and dressing. The product keeps salad crisp and includes a pump for spreading the dressing without opening the...

McGraw-Hill Fairy Tale Classics. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... MCGRAW-HILL FAIRY TALE CLASSICS: McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing, a division of McGraw-Hill Cos., has announced plans to introduce the Classic Silver Fairy Tales, an illustrated picture book series taken from classic children's literature...

Eaton Professional Roach Glue Boards. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... EATON PROFESSIONAL ROACH GLUE BOARDS: J.T. Eaton & Co. Inc. has introduced the J.T. Eaton Professional Strength Roach Glue Boards. The newly designed boards are said to lure insects onto the sticky glue more readily and in greater numbers than...

Clorox ReadyMop cleaning system. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... CLOROX READYMOP CLEANING SYSTEM: Clorox Co. has introduced the Clorox ReadyMop mopping system, an all-in-one approach including a disposable absorbent pad that cleans floors without having to rinse them afterwards. There is a built-in trigger...

Softsoap Moisturizing Body Wash. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... SOFTSOAP MOISTURIZING BODY WASH: Colgate-Palmolive Co. has expanded its Softsoap Body Wash line to include Naturals Moisturizing Body Wash enriched with pure milk proteins and natural milk extracts. The product, which is available in two...

Black & Beautiful skin care collection. (Merchandising News).(Black & Beautiful Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... BLACK & BEAUTIFUL SKIN CARE COLLECTION: Black & Beautiful Inc. has launched its first skin care collection consisting of five products--shea butter, shea butter dip, body sheen, cocoa butter dip and cocoa butter stick--to address the needs of...

Panasonic rechargeable battery adapter. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... PANASONIC RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ADAPTER: Panasonic Battery Sales Group has introduced a battery adapter capable of converting AA nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries for temporary use in many devices that require C-cell or D-cell...

Focus on family a plus for toys. (Spotlight).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Cautious optimism prevails in the toy business today as the industry attempts to rebound from the challenges it faced both before and after September 11, 2001. One reason for that optimism is the growing awareness among...

The market for wipes is booming. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- The market for premoistened wipes has experienced a compound growth rate of 24% since 1997 with an impressive number of items debuting in the category, according to Packaged Facts Inc. Titled "The U.S. Market for Pretreated...

Giant, US Wellness plan more centers. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... LANDOVER, Md. -- Ahold USA's Giant Food has become the first domestic operator of supermarket pharmacies to offer extensive wellness services in its stores after teaming with US Wellness Inc. to open five such centers in Maryland and Virginia...

Toy Fair evolves to keep pace with shifts in industry. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- The American International Toy Fair, which runs through February 14 here, continues to evolve to meet the needs of the toy industry. "Many manufacturers in the industry start to show their products for the new year the summer...

Retailers start to cash in on DVD popularity. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- DVD sales are growing and mass retailers are taking notice. Exploding sales of the discs have led a number of discount and drug chains to ramp up their promotions of the format. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., for one, intensely...

Segment is recessionproof. (Children's H&BAs).(children's health and beauty aids)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Children's H&BAs remain an important category for retailers even though the recession has stymied consumer spending. "In a sluggish economy parents are more likely to spend money on beauty aids for their children instead of on...

New parents want comfort, efficacy. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- An accelerating national birthrate in this decade will create a huge market for infant products, industry observers maintain. "We're expecting the birthrate to pick up speed in the coming years," says a store manager at a drug...

`Cosmetics prized possessions'. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Cosmetics that help young girls express themselves with flair can be critical sales builders for mass retailers, according to industry experts. "Teens place tremendous value on their individuality," says Del Laboratories Inc....

Freezer pops, gel cups are fun to take. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- A growing number of vendors are marketing health aids that ease the efforts of parents who must treat toddlers suffering from colds and the flu. PTS Labs LLC is offering a delivery system that it says provides children with the...

PL offers high quality at value prices. (Children's H&BAs).(private labeling)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Private label products remain a strong element in children's H&BA categories because they enable retailers to offer options that combine high quality with value prices. Pricing, always of paramount interest to cost-conscious...

Licensed properties spur sales. (Merchandising).(children's health and beauty aids)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Children's H&BA suppliers continue to use licensing deals to generate consumer interest and spur sales. "There is ongoing interest in such perpetual/evergreen brands as `Sesame Street' and `Scooby-Doo,' as well as in such Walt...

A new niche. (Merchandising).(toddler toothpaste)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Del Pharmaceuticals Inc. has created a new category with its Orajel Toddler Toothpaste. The line, which features Maurice Sendak's Little Bear, is intended for children from 18 months to 4 years old. "The toddler...

Suppliers pin hopes on gum to revitalize vitamins. (Merchandising).(children's vitamin category)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- The ongoing popularity of chewing gum and bubble gum promises to reenergize the children's vitamin category, a segment that of late has experienced slow growth. The recently launched children's vitamins by Niche Products Inc....

Making bath time enjoyable. (Merchandising).(The Body Care Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Interactive-oriented products that make bathing fun for children are once again reshaping the bath segment in the children's H&BA category. "The most effective way to get a child to take a bath is by making the experience a fun...

Consumers are willing to pay more for added value. (Oral Care).(Product Announcement)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- New products offering greater efficacy and convenience are giving a lift to the oral care category. Consumers have proven willing to spend a little more for products that offer added value, and suppliers have responded with a...

White teeth, brighter smiles aren't enough. (Merchandising).(toothpaste)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK Consumers still want toothpastes that give them whiter teeth and brighter smiles, but many are looking for other benefits as well. Vendors have responded with a host of whitening products that promise to do more. Colgate-Palmolive...

P&G moves back into lead. (Merchandising).(Procter & Gamble Co.'s Crest toothpaste brand leader in the oral care category)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... CINCINNATI -- Procter & Gamble Co.'s (P&G's) Crest brand has moved back into the lead in the oral care category as a whole, powered by the blockbuster introductions of Crest Whitestrips home whitening kit and the Spinbrush power toothbrush. ...

Killing Bad breath at source. (Oral Care).(Mouthwashes)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Bad breath remains a worry for consumers and, in response, vendors have come up with a wide range of remedies. Mouthwashes remain a mainstay of the oral care category, with sales in supermarkets, drug stores and discount stores...

People buy floss; now they have to use it. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Baby boomers eager to retain their teeth as they get older know that flossing should be a critical part of their daily oral care regimens. Yet many still do not floss regularly. In fact, studies suggest that while 65% of...

Trading up to power brushes. (Merchandising).
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Sales of battery-powered toothbrushes are skyrocketing as consumers trade up to devices that cost only a little more than manual brushes. The big shift came when Colgate-Palmolive Co. in the summer of 2000 launched the Colgate...

Economical self-pampering: shoppers, reining in their spending, are opting to buy at mass outlets. (Merchandising).
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- While the bath and body business might not be listing the double-digit sales gains of a few years ago, it is still a healthy category with a solid future. One reason for optimism is simple economics. With consumers reining in...

Display, presentation are critical: some chains have opted for a highly defined, departmentalized, store-within-a-store approach. (Bath & Body).(in-store merchandising and presentation vital in maximizing sales of the bath and body category)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Retailers and suppliers agree that in-store merchandising and presentation play a vital role in maximizing sales of the bath and body category. "Display and presentation are critically important," says John Galantic, president of...

Opportunities abound in PL. (Merchandising).(private label)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- The bath and body category continues to provide abundant opportunities for private label and control brand sales growth. Particularly in the commodity end of the bath business, price is a major driver of store brand growth, says...

New ideas lifeblood of business. (Bath & Body).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- There is no shortage of new products and marketing initiatives in the bath and body category these days, as suppliers focus on rekindling consumer enthusiasm. Last summer Coty Inc. concluded an agreement with Madacy...

New line targets dermatitis, eczema. (Merchandising).(ShiKai Products)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- The bath and body category is being shaped by the emergence of products that provide substantive therapeutic effects. A California company that has specialized in developing and producing natural hair, skin and bath items,...

A commitment to innovation and value: Arquest Inc. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).(private label )
February 11, 2002... CRANBURY, N.J. -- Arquest Inc. has built its leadership position in the private label disposable diapers and training pants categories from its ongoing commitment to innovation and value. The company's success in supporting that commitment...

Sculpted toothbrushes have big impact: Zooth Inc. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).
February 11, 2002... WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- The success of the three-dimensional sculpted toothbrushes marketed by Zooth Inc. continues to enhance the company's reputation and market share leadership in the child/ youth toothbrush segment. Indeed, the...

Providing new answers to foot problems: Profoot Care Products Inc. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).
February 11, 2002... NEW YORK -- Profoot Care Products Inc. has established itself as a leader in the foot care category by providing innovative solutions to a wide variety of foot problems. Last year the company introduced the Triad Orthotic Insole, which...

From an Xmas to a year-round business: Markwins International Corp. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).
February 11, 2002... CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Markwins International Corp. has achieved enviable success with its cosmetics and gift accessories collections. The company has rapidly built a $200 million business that today is well positioned for further growth....

Absorbine Jr. source of comfort: W.F. Young Inc. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).
February 11, 2002... EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. -- W.F. Young Inc. is feeling no pain after posting a 19% increase in sales of its Absorbine Jr. products in the past year. A major contributor to that growth has been the successful introduction of the Absorbine Jr....

A company unwilling to rest on its laurels: First Quality Hygienic Inc. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).(private label )(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... GREAT NECK, N.Y. -- Having firmly established itself in the vanguard of private label and value brand tampons and incontinence products, First Quality Hygienic Inc. has not been content to rest on its laurels. Instead, the company has been...

A growing force in therapeutic products: Dome publishing. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).(Dome Industries' Handeze line of compression therapy gloves for carpal tunnel syndrome)
February 11, 2002... WARWICK, R.I. -- The Dome Industries unit of Dome Publishing has won a strong following among the millions of Americans who suffer from the painful effects of carpal tunnel syndrome with its Handeze line of compression therapy gloves. Last...

The right team, products, plans: Health Asure Inc. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).
February 11, 2002... WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -Health Asure Inc. is building its presence in the highly competitive oral care and nutritional supplement markets with both new and established products. Incorporated in March 2001, Health Asure was formed when its...

First and foremost: Adhesive patches: LecTec Corp. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).
February 11, 2002... MINNETONKA, Minn. -- If there is one word that best characterizes LecTec Corp. it is innovation. The company was founded as a manufacturer of surgical tape, sheet hydrogels, and medical electrodes. In 1996 LecTec began developing topical...

`Consumer-driven innovation is our lifeblood'. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).
February 11, 2002... CINCINNATI -- Procter & Gamble Co.'s (P&G's) commitment to innovation is reflected both in its product introductions and in the expansion of its established brands. "Innovation is our lifeblood and is always consumer-driven," a P&G...

Preserving, enhancing teeth: Den-Mat Corp. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- From its beginnings in 1974 as a manufacturer of restorative and cosmetic dental products for dentists, Den-Mat Corp. has grown into a leading supplier of oral care items that help consumers preserve and enhance their...

Creativity across the board: La Dove Inc. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... HIALEAH, Fla. -- Focusing on providing its customers with the highest quality products at the best value, La Dove Inc. formulates and manufactures couture hair care and skin care products, including salon brands, celebrity brands, retail brands...

Increasing accessibility for everyone: ideavillage. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).
February 11, 2002... FAIRFIELD, N.J. -- The idea behind ideavillage is simple: to give mass retailers access to new and innovative products, and to give small vendors access to the mass market. According to company president and chief executive Andy Khubani,...

`A portfolio focused on fewer, bigger brands': Unilever home & personal care USA. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... GREENWICH, Conn. -- Unilever Home & Personal Care USA has defined its corporate mission as "meeting the everyday needs of people everywhere." Strategically, that means using insights on consumer needs to drive product development and marketing...

The Del approach works in key H&BA categories: Del Laboratories Inc. (H&BA Vendor Outlook 2002).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Del Laboratories Inc. has thrived in several key beauty care and over-the-counter remedy categories by focusing on consumers' needs and marketing to them. The strength of the company's approach can be clearly seen in the...

Fuji Photo Film VP.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... FUJI PHOTO FILM VP: Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. has appointed Camilla Jenkins to the newly created post of vice president of corporate communications. She is responsible for directing the design and implementation of Fujifilm's internal and...

Remington selection.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... REMINGTON SELECTION: Remington Products Co. has named Lester Lee president of Remington Products North America. His responsibilities encompass all operations--except retail--in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Lee continues to report to...

ACNielsen unit exec.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... ACNIELSEN UNIT EXEC: ACNielsen Media International has named Lorraine Hadfield managing director, North America. Her responsibilities include overseeing media research operations in Canada, including television audience measurement and...

Kodak HR director.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... KODAK HR DIRECTOR: Eastman Kodak Co. has appointed Robert Berman director of Human Resources, reporting to Michael Morley, chief administrative officer and executive vice president. Over his 19-year career with the company Berman has served in...

Key changes at P&G.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... KEY CHANGES AT P&G: Procter & Gamble Co. has announced the following executive changes: Stephen Donovan, who is retiring, steps down February 1 as president of global beverage and North America food and beverage. Michael Griffith steps up from...

Big Lots tabs two senior VPs (People).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Big Lots Inc. has named John Johnson and Norm Rankin to the post of senior vice president and general merchandise manager. The two executives will oversee all of the company's merchandising divisions and supervise its...

Laughlin grows GNX scope. (Spotlight).(GlobalNetXchange's Joseph Laughlin)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... SAN FRANCISCO -- Back at the beginning of the year 2000 the consumer goods industry appeared to be on the verge of a revolutionary change in supply chain management. Using the low-cost communications technology of the Internet, new kinds of...

PriceSmart designates Naylon COO. (People).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... SAN DIEGO -- PriceSmart Inc. has promoted William Naylon to the post of executive vice president and chief operating officer. He had been the retailer's executive vice president of foods merchandising. Naylon, who has 17 years experience...