ATLANTA-Tickets are still available for the Party On Peachtree, the first-ever Gift for Life (GFL) and the Young Gift Executives (YGE) event during next week’s Atlanta Market, set for Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015. The inaugural event is expected to pull in nearly 2,000 people. Hosted by AmericasMart and sponsor Poo-Pourri, the event will benefit GFL … More »
NEW YORK-The deals last week at Fred Meyer stores included three 50-percent-off deals: the Elite Countertop Kettle Popcorn Maker at $44.99, the Black & Decker 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker at $19.99 and the Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven at $19.99. Shoppers who bought a Keurig 2.0 Brewing System were also entitled to get $25 back on their … More »
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.-Imran Jooma, Sears Holdings’ executive vice president and president of online, marketing, pricing and financial services, has resigned. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Jooma’s resignation will take effect on Feb. 6. In a message to Sears Holdings employees, Edward Lampert, chairman and CEO, said Jooma will assist … More »
MEXICO CITY-Enrique Ostale, chairman of Walmart De Mexico y Centroamerica (Walmex), has been appointed to the additional roles of president and CEO. In addition to leading Walmex, Ostale will continue to oversee Walmart’s operations in Latin America as president and CEO of that operation. He will assume his new posts on Jan. 1. He will … More »
MATTHEWS, N.C.-Family Dollar’s special shareholders meeting for the vote on its proposed merger with Dollar Tree was adjourned until Jan. 22. In addition, Dollar General said it has extended its offer to acquire Family Dollar, for $80 a share in cash, until 5 p.m., EST, on Jan. 30. The offer was originally set to expire … More »
PLANO, Texas-At Home, the home decor retailer, has appointed Jennifer Warren as its new chief marketing officer. The position had been vacant for several months. Warren, who reports to CEO Lee Bird, most recently held the position of chief marketing officer for Radio Shack, where she was responsible for leading the marketing, consumer insights, private … More »
NEW YORK-West Elm and Kate Spade Saturday, a kate spade new york sister brand, will launch an exclusive collaboration early next year that will include a collection of furniture, bedding, rugs and home accessories. The Kate Spade Saturday + West Elm collection is Kate Spade Saturday’s first home collaboration and will be available in West … More »
NEW YORK-At Best Buy, shoppers could enjoy $10 savings on a number of Nostalgia Electrics items, including the Hard Candy Cotton Candy Maker ($39.99), the Retro Kettle Popcorn Maker ($69.99) and the Retro Series Hot Air Popcorn Maker ($29.99). Shoppers could also save $20 on the Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet 7-Speed Blender at $79.99. The $99.99 … More »
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