Mass Market Retailers articles from February 2006

Mass Market Retailers archives from February 2006

New Toys 'R' Us CEO.(appointment of Gerald Storch )(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... NEW TOYS 'R' US CEO: Former Target Corp. vice chairman Gerald Storch has been tapped to serve as chairman and chief executive officer at Toys 'R' Us Inc. Storch succeeds John Eyler, who retired last year. During the search for Eyler's...

Wal-Mart debut plan.(plans to open new stores)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... WAL-MART DEBUT PLAN: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to open more than 1,500 stores in the United States in the coming years. The retailer, which already has nearly 3,200 in this country, is on track to meet its announced target of 335 to 370 new...

Supervalu director.(appointment of Philip Francis )(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... SUPERVALU DIRECTOR: PetSmart Inc. chairman, president and chief executive officer Philip Francis has joined Supervalu Inc.'s board of directors. Before joining PetSmart, Francis was president and chief executive officer at Shaw's Supermarkets...

Target adds ad units.(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... TARGET ADDS AD UNITS: Target Corp. has hired two new ad agencies, New York-based BBDO North America and Portland, Ore.-based Wieden+Kennedy. The retailer routinely employs multiple advertising agencies.

HBC financial sale.(Hudson's Bay Co acquired General Electric Co)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... HBC FINANCIAL SALE: Hudson's Bay Co. has sold its private label credit card and related financial services assets to GE Money, the Canadian consumer lending unit of General Electric Co.

Supers under fire.(Marsh Supermarkets Inc downsizing and facility closures)
February 20, 2006... INDIANAPOLIS -- Marsh Supermarkets Inc. is cutting 25 jobs at its headquarters here, including those of four company officers who are also members of the Marsh family. "This is a time when the company's management needs to focus their efforts...

Suit claims retailers are singled out.(health care expenditures and single out specific retailers)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) has filed lawsuits challenging two laws, one in Maryland and one in New York, that it claims unlawfully mandate specific health care expenditures and single out specific...

New year gets off to good start.(NEWS)(Rival Target Corp)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Unusually warm weather and the carryover of post-holiday sales combined to boost the top-line performance of many general merchandise retailers during January. Of 60 retailers tracked by market researcher Retail Metrics LLC,...

Penn traffic acts.(termination of Les Knox and Linda Jones)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Penn Traffic Co. has terminated the employment of two executives for improper financial practices. Les Knox, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, and Linda Jones, vice president, nonperishable merchandising,...

Tesco is ready to move into U.S. Market in '07.(Tesco PLC international expansion)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... LONDON -- Tesco PLC will make its much-anticipated entry into the United States next year with the launch of a convenience format on the West Coast. Recently rumors of Tesco making a major chain acquisition have abounded. But the retailer...

Wal-Mart tiptoes toward L.A.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc opened its second supercenter)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has opened its second Supercenter in Los Angeles County and the closest thus far to the city limits. The store represents one of Wal-Mart's largest prototypes, encompassing 216,168 square feet....

Ralphs is facing 16 store closings, legal challenge.(Ralphs Grocery Co close 16 under-performing supermarkets)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... CINCINNATI -- The Ralphs Grocery Co. division of Kroger Co. has said it will close 16 under-performing supermarkets in northern California by the end of March due to poor sales. In other developments, Ralphs has pleaded not guilty to...

Publix to unveil in-store clinics.(The Little Clinic LLC)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets Inc. will soon provide medical care to its customers through walk-in clinics operated exclusively by The Little Clinic LLC, following a deal signed by the two companies this month. The first clinics, which...

Biggest gainers.(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 20, 2006... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change % Stock 01/27/06 vs 01/13/06 Change Nash Finch 30.81 +3.57 +13.1 Albertsons 25.27 +2.68 ...

Biggest losers.(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 20, 2006... BIGGEST LOSERS Close Change % Stock 01/27/06 vs.01/13/06 Change Federated 67.75 -6.98 -9.3 Home Depot 40.00 -1.91 -4.6...

Most active.(Stock price )(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 20, 2006... MOST ACTIVE Vol. (000) As a % Changevs. 1 Wk. Ended of Total 1 Wk. Ended Stock 01/27/06 Shares 01/13/06 Supervalu 19,276 32.0 ...

Scoreboard.(Illustration)
February 20, 2006... SCOREBOARD RETAILERS Quarter Dollar % Ended Sales Change CVS (1) 12/31 9.73 bil +9.1 drugstore.com (2) 01/01 106.4 mil ...

Costco declares quarterly cash dividend.(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... COSTCO DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND: The board of directors of Costco Wholesale Corp. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 11.5 cents per share, payable February 24 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 9.

CVS caps a year to remember.(fiscal year at CVS Corp)
February 20, 2006... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- Robust sales and margin growth, coupled with strong cost controls, drove up net income by double digits for both the fourth quarter and the fiscal year at CVS Corp. Moreover, with the recent acquisition of some 700 Osco and...

Retail stocks mixed in January.(Supervalu acquired Albertsons )
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Mass market retailers' stocks were uneven in January, but the economic outlook for 2006 is still strong and consumer spending remains robust--two pivotal positives for equities. From December 30, 2005, to January 31, 2006, MMR's...

Ingles operating results 'solid'.(Ingles Markets Inc.)
February 20, 2006... ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Although prior-year gains on real estate sales drove down net income for both the fourth quarter and fiscal 2005, operating income and sales increased over both periods at regional supermarket operator Ingles Markets Inc. ...

Megachains change rules of the game.(SUPERVALU Inc. and CVS Corp. expects increased sales after acquiring Albertson's Inc.)(Column)
February 20, 2006... The demise and breakup of A1bertsons will have myriad repercussions in mass market retailing, many of which may not be fully evident for quite some time. One of the effects of the sale of the company that are already apparent is the...

An end that shouldn't have been.(OPINION)
February 20, 2006... Bob Miller, Jonathan Scott and Warren McCain met for dinner in the California desert one evening in late January. It was the day following an announcement that confirmed what industry people had long known would happen: Albertsons, the food/...

What to expect in '06.(retail trade industry sales forecast)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... SCHAUMBERG, Ill. -- Leveraging its data and insights on consumer behavior, ACNielsen has unveiled a number of predictions for retail decision makers to consider in 2006. In the area of nutrition the low carb craze that is now a fading...

Tesco plan rumored.(Tesco PLC plans to acquire Koninklijke Ahold NV and Laurus NV)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... TESCO PLAN RUMORED: Tesco PLC is rumored to be eyeing both Ahold NV and its rival Dutch supermarket operator, Laurus NV. The investment firm of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. also is said to be part of a potential Tesco/Ahold deal. Ahold, the...

Web sales up in U.K.(online shopping and e-commerce statistics)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... WEB SALES UP IN U.K.: Internet shopping grew nearly 50% in the 10-week period before last Christmas, according to the Internet Measurement Research Group (IMRG). British shoppers spent 4.98 billion [pounds sterling] ($8.69 billion), compared...

Boots tie gets O.K.(United Kingdom's Office of Fair Trading approves merger of Boots PLC with UniChem PLC)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... BOOTS TIE GETS O.K.: Britain's Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has given the green light to the merger of Boots PLC with UniChem PLC despite concerns about competitive issues. "This merger raises the realistic prospect of a substantial lessening...

Auchan tests format.(Auchan Group SA to launch a grocery format store)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... AUCHAN TESTS FORMAT: French retailer Auchan Group SA, which operates hypermarkets and supermarkets, is testing a deep-discount grocery format that combines low prices with a more upscale ambience than the bare-bones environment typical of "hard...

Competition to hit Casino in fiscal year.(Groupe Casino SA )(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... PARIS -- Groupe Casino SA expects tough competition in its home market of France to hurt its profits for 2005. Casino posted a 15% increase in fourth quarter sales, but expects its operating income for 2005 to decline by about 11%....

India worth the trouble to crack.
February 20, 2006... NEW DELHI -- India has taken a hesitant step toward opening the country to foreign retailers. Late last month the government decided to permit foreign retailers selling a single brand, such as Nike or Adidas, to open outlets in the country....

Seiyu anticipates greater net loss.(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... TOKYO -- Seiyu Ltd., the Japanese subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has increased its projected net loss for 2005 for the third time. Management now calculates that the struggling retailer's bottom line will be a 17.8 billion yen ($151.3...

Wumart grows scope with acquisition of grocer.(Wumart Stores Inc., Beijing MerryMart Chainstores Development Co.)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... BEIJING -- Wumart Stores Inc., the largest retailer operating in China's capital, has acquired a 75% stake in the region's No. 4 supermarket player, Beijing MerryMart Chainstores Development Co. (Mei Lian Mei). The transaction, which consists...

Dyna-Tabs offers vitamin & dietary supplements.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 20, 2006... DYNA-TABS OFFERS VITAMIN & DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS: Dyna-Tabs LLC has introduced vitamin and herbal dietary supplements in a fast-dissolving tab. The line features eight products, including Antioxidant Support, Cravings Resist and Memory Support....

Black Radiance cosmetics for spring.(Markwins International Corp. plans to launch new products)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... BLACK RADIANCE COSMETICS FOR SPRING: Markwins International Corp.'s Black Radiance brand has announced plans to introduce cosmetics for spring that include lip, eye and skin products. The line includes Split Decision eye shadow duo selling for...

Animated sequel 'Bambi II' available on DVD.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 20, 2006... ANIMATED SEQUEL 'BAMBI II' AVAILABLE ON DVD: Walt Disney Home Entertainment, a subsidiary of Buena Vista Home Entertainment Inc., has released Bambi II on DVD, selling for $29.99. Consumers have until April 18 to purchase the film before it is...

BebeSounds easy-to-hold sound monitor.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 20, 2006... BEBESOUNDS EASY-TO-HOLD SOUND MONITOR: Unisar Inc.'s BebeSounds brand has introduced an easy-to-hold sound monitor with sound lights, allowing parents the convenience of a baby monitor plus a compact lightweight design. The LED sound indicator...

Sentinel Xfo Textured Cosmetic Pad.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 20, 2006... SENTINEL XFO TEXTURED COSMETIC PAD: Sentinel Consumer Products Inc. has introduced Xfo, an exfoliation pad containing a cotton, textured surface that is strong, absorbent and gentle to the skin. Providing lint-free application and removal, Xfo...

Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Mucinex D.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 20, 2006... ADAMS RESPIRATORY THERAPEUTICS MUCINEX D: Adams Respiratory Therapeutics has introduced Mucinex D, an O-T-C product that lasts up to 12 hours. The combination remedy helps clear nasal and sinus congestion, and thins and loosens mucus. Adams...

Monitoring heart rate is now as easy as telling time.(Salutron Inc. launches Smarthealth heart rate monitor )(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... FREMONT, Calif. -- A new wristwatch-based heart monitor allows people on the go to keep close tabs on their heart rates without interrupting their routines. The new Smarthealth heart rate monitor watch, introduced by Salutron Inc., borrows...

A new way to control nosebleeds.(Catalina Healthcare launches NasalCEASE)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Studies have shown that 30% of American households have one or more people who suffer from minor recurring nosebleeds. That is equivalent to some 45.5 million people nationwide who rely on such slow-acting ways to control...

What's healthy eating?(health foods and consumer food habits trends and forecast)
February 20, 2006... CHICAGO -- Healthful products are a potentially profitable category for manufacturers and retailers of food and beverage consumer packaged goods. To capitalize on a move toward healthful eating, manufacturers have removed trans fats, developed...

Graves tries his hand in new category.(Michael Graves to design products for Drive Medical Design and Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. -- Renowned architect Michael Graves is designing a line of durable medical equipment for Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing. The first product to debut is a moist heating pad that delivers intense, moist heat...

A splashy debut.(American Home Health Inc. launches cleaning products)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Super Bowl ad spots are usually dominated by big-name brands. This year, however, American Home Health Inc. a relatively unknown company, joined the big guys to kick off its new Professional Solutions health and hygiene...

Everyone's buying cards again.(greeting cards, and social expression trends)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Consumers today have myriad new ways to communicate, from text messages to Web blogs. But their desire to connect with family and friends also fuels a healthy market for traditional social expressions products. That in turn is...

Valentine's day is as old as 1415.(greeting card sales and forecast)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Valentine's Day, celebrated earlier this month, is the second-biggest card-giving holiday after Christmas. According to the Greeting Card Association (GCA), about 190 million Valentine's Day cards were exchanged in the United States...

Christmas card sales take tumble from 2002 to 2004.(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Americans are mailing fewer Christmas cards, according to a recent national study commissioned by the United States Postal Service. The study found that Americans received about 2.4 billion holiday cards in 2004, down from...

Price can be big factor in purchasing, decisions.(greeting card promotions)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Consumers choose greeting cards for the artwork and the sentiment, but price clearly matters as well. That fact is clear from the popularity of discounted greeting cards in dollar stores and other outlets, as well as from the...

Candles in many shapes, sizes.(market share and growth analysis)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Candles have emerged as a form of personal expression. More than just decorative items, they can provoke emotional responses by their color and fragrance. Although sales have slowed since the double-digit gains of the 1990s,...

Net a viable venue for cards.(electronic greeting cards trends and forecast)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Greeting cards have moved into cyberspace. Electronic greeting cards first appeared on the scene during the dot-com boom of the 1990s and, for many outside the industry, interest in them faded with the dot-com bust. But the...

Retail photo departments make transition to digital.(retailers offering photo printing service of digital images)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- With fewer consumers bringing in rolls of film for processing, retailers are repositioning their photo departments as destinations for digital camera enthusiasts. Among the more recent enhancements are systems that allow...

Kodak, Nikon hone focus.(Eastman Kodak Co.'s sales increased)(Nikon Corp. plans to halt film cameras production)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Eastman Kodak Co.'s digital sales in 2005 exceeded those tied to traditional photography for the first time, according to company officials. "Kodak is now a thriving digital company," chairman and chief executive officer...

Sophistication attracts buyers.(digital cameras sales forecast)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- The rapid pace of product introductions is reshaping all facets of the mass retail photography category. Sales of digital cameras in the United States are expected to peak this year, according to a recent report from the...

A new world is created for batteries.(batteries' usage in photo-related categories)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- The popularity of digital cameras may be hurting sales of film, but it is creating new opportunities in a range of photo-related categories. One is batteries. Although the convenience of AA batteries makes them a popular power...

New directions keep it interesting.
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- A number of developments are driving oral care product category growth across a broad range of age groups, from early youth through mature adults. The children's segment continues to grow apace, with oral care product suppliers...

Tooth whiteners become part of the regimen.(oral care products demand and forecast)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Americans are living longer, presenting a market opportunity for makers of oral care products--particularly whitening agents, which are finding their way into toothpastes, rinses and specialized whitening treatments. The increased...

Accessories make things easier.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Consumers need the right tools to maintain good oral care, prompting suppliers to develop novel flosses, toothbrushes and other accessories. "Everyone is trying to come up with new ways to get people to take care of their teeth...

In oral care it's not about trends, it's about solutions.(oral hygiene products and consumer behavior trends)
February 20, 2006... ST. LOUIS -- While results continue to wane in prescription drugs, in over-the-counter remedies, and even in some health and beauty aids categories, the oral care consumer business remains a proven source of solid profits. That's the good news....

Breath fresheners take next step.(new products to for oral freshness)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Suppliers in the oral care category are offering increasingly sophisticated products to keep breath fresh--often using marketing strategies designed around clinically approved solutions to bad breath. Dr. Harold Katz LLC supplies a...

Children get early start on good oral health habits.(oral hygiene products, marketing aimed at children)
February 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Suppliers of oral care products are busily coming up with creative ways to get children to brush early and often, setting the stage for a lifetime of good oral health. World Trend Inc., which is a supplier of soft-grip...

New directions.
February 20, 2006... Hair care is a huge and increasingly diversified business, driven by a host of demographic, lifestyle and fashion trends. As a result, the category is being segmented ever more finely to meet the needs and desires of shoppers. "Consumers...

Salon quality is still the standard in hair care.(Samy Cos.' quality products)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... Much of the vitality in the hair care business these days is being driven by professional, or salon-quality, brands. Samy Cos. is one of the leaders of this trend, achieving success because of the quality and performance of the products,...

Shampoo and conditioners.(forecast and trends)
February 20, 2006... The shampoo category is seeing considerable turmoil these days as major manufacturers edit their brand portfolios, new players seek to win shelf space with differentiated products and salon or professional brands continue to set the performance...

Conversion of products from class to mass commands attention.(Alberto-Culver Co. to launch Nexxus branded hair care products)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... The decision by AlbertoCulver Co. to introduce the Nexxus brand, which has long been a powerful icon in the professional/salan segment, into the mass market has generated intense excitement. While some Nexxus products will continue to be...

Ethnic.(hair care product trends among hispanic americans)
February 20, 2006... In the past ethnic hair care has struggled in the mass market for a variety of reasons, but a number of suppliers point to encouraging signs for the segment. One challenge, of course, is simply the economic environment. Shawn Tollerson,...

'The ultimate experience'.(Colomer USA launches African Pride Sensitivity Scalp No Lye Relaxer )(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... African-Americans' hair--whether natural or relaxed--has special vulnerabilities and needs that have inspired generations of hair care manufacturers to find effective solutions. According to Anthony Standifer, African Pride brand manager...

Styling aids offer value to the consumer.(Newhall Laboratories Inc. lauches new hair styling products)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... The La Bella brand from Newhall Laboratories Inc. has won an enviable niche based on popularity with both Hispanics and general market shoppers. Last year the brand was extended into the bath and body and foot care aisles, but its hair care...

New line's packaging, formulation create buzz.(Vogue International's new hair care line Silking)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... During the 20-year history of Vogue International founder and president Todd Christopher has created a succession of important hair care brands, including FX, ProVitamin Intensives and Ego Trip for Men. The most recent launch, and one that...

Styling aids.(hairdressing trends and styling aids market forecast)
February 20, 2006... With glamour returned to Hollywood and interest in celebrity fashions higher than ever, retailers and suppliers alike are looking for a rebound in the styling products business, which they acknowledge has been relatively flat. In addition,...

Men's hair care.(category growth forecast)
February 20, 2006... Although traditional segments of the men's hair care business have performed unevenly in recent years, both demographic and behavioral trends promise growth for the category. On the demographic front, both ends of the age spectrum should...

Hot collection has its origins in Europe.(King of Shaves launches products created by a London hairdresser )(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... When it comes to fashion and style trends, American consumers often benefit from the creativity of Europe and the United Kingdom. Perhaps the latest example is the Fish line of hair care and bath items now being introduced by King of Shaves....

Unilever names two.(Todd Tillemans, and Kevin George promoted)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... UNILEVER NAMES TWO: Unilever has named Todd Tillemans vice president/ general manager, U.S. skin business. He had been vice president and general manager, U.S. deodorants business. Kevin George has been appointed to replace Tillemarts in that...

Sara Lee senior VP.(Sara Lee Food and Beverage appoints Brad Patrick)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... SARA LEE SENIOR VP: Sara Lee Food & Beverage, the North American retail food division of Sara Lee Corp., has named Brad Patrick senior vice president of human resources. He oversees organizational and employee development, compensation and...

Church & Dwight CMO.(chief marketing officer Bruce Fleming appointed)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... CHURCH & DWIGHT CMO: Church & Dwight Co. has named Bruce Fleming to the newly created post of chief marketing officer. His responsibilities include advertising and market research functions as well as overseeing the marketing of such well-known...

Pharmavite LLC Exec.(Steve Mullen appointed)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... PHARMAVITE LLC EXEC: Pharmavite LLC has named Steve Mullen vice president, international. His responsibilities include overseeing Pharmavite's established international product line as well as leading the company's strategic international...

GMA names group VP.(Grocery Manufacturers Association appoints Stephen Sibert )(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... GMA NAMES GROUP VP: The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has appointed Stephen Sibert group vice president of industry affairs and membership. Sibert will oversee GMA's supply chain, technology, customer collaboration and business...

FMI honors Pearson.(Food Marketing Institute, Ronald Pearson )
February 20, 2006... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Food Marketing Institute has honored Hy-Vee Inc. chairman Ronald Pearson with this year's Sidney R. Rabb Award. Established in 1977, the accolade is given each year to a food retailer or wholesaler in recognition of a...

Dollar Gen. taps two in real estate.(Dollar General Corp. appoints Gayle Aertker, Paul DiBrito)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- Dollar General Corp. has appointed two executives to its real estate department. Gayle Aertker has been named senior vice president of real estate, and Paul DiBrito has become vice president of real estate. Aertker...

Pepsi's reinemund cited for statesmanship.(PepsiCo Inc.' Steven Reinemund honored)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Food Marketing Institute honored PepsiCo. Inc. chairman and chief executive officer Steven Reinemund with the William H. Albers Industry Relations Award. The award recognizes statesmanship and Reinemund won for...

Dufresne is Metro CFO and Sr. VP.(Richard Dufresne )(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... MONTREAL -- Metro Inc. has named Richard Dufresne senior vice president and chief financial officer. He reports to president and chief executive officer Pierre Lessard. In his new role Dufresne will lead the supermarket operator's finance...

President, CEO named at Pamida.(Larry Johnson )(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... OMAHA, Neb. -- Pamida Inc. has appointed Larry Johnson president and chief executive officer. Johnson comes to Pamida from Wal-Mart Stores Inc., where he most recently served as vice president of Sam's International. He has also held...

Handal moves up at Walgreens.(William Handal)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has appointed William Handal senior vice president of store operations. He replaces Mark Wagner, who was previously promoted to executive vice president of store operations. Handal joined the company in 1966...