Kansas City, Mo. — Jim Shay has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer of Hallmark Cards, Inc. He will join Hallmark on September 8, 2015.

San Diego — Petco has made several key leadership changes, including the addition of chairman responsibilities to CEO Jim Myers' role and naming Brad Weston president. Additionally, Steve Lossing has been promoted to senior vice president, operations. Lossing's previous role will be helmed by Rebecca Frechette, the company's new senior vice president, merchandising.

New York City — Foot Locker, Inc., a New York-based specialty athletic retailer, has appointed Pawan Verma as senior vice president and chief information officer, effective August 10. Verma succeeds Peter Brown, who retired in April after 38 years with the company.

Toronto — Lowe's Canada has named Gregor Stuart as vice president, supply chain, effective July 27, 2015. Stuart joins Lowe's Canada with over 25 years of supply chain and logistics experience in the retail industry.

City of Commerce, Calif. — 99 Cents Only Stores LLC has appointed Jack L. Sinclair as chief merchandising officer. He brings more than 30 years of experience to 99 Cents Only Stores, specifically in grocery retail at both North American and European retailers.

Barkhamsted Conn. — Lightstat Inc. has hired Rob Gallagher as chief operating officer and Scott Loveland as senior operations manager.

Los Angeles — Paul Marciano, co-founder and chief executive officer of Guess?, Inc., has named Victor Herrero as his successor and new CEO of Guess?, Inc. in August 2015. Paul Marciano will replace Maurice Marciano as executive chairman of the board and will continue serving as chief creative officer. Maurice Marciano will remain a director, and has been named chairman emeritus by the board of directors.

Hoffman Estates, Ill. — Sears Holdings has hired former Gymboree COO Joelle Maher as president and chief member officer for the Sears format. In this role, Maher will be responsible for developing the Shop Your Way® member-centric business strategy for the Sears format, managing the Sears P&L and aligning merchandising, marketing, pricing and selling with the needs of its members. 

Columbus, Ohio — Express, Inc. has promoted Perry Pericleous to senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. He will report to Matthew Moellering, executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Cincinnati — Mike Ellis, president and chief operating officer of The Kroger Co., has retired after 40 years with the company. Ellis' successor will be named at a later date.

Wallingford, Conn. — Edible Arrangements International has named Tony DiPippa its new chief financial officer (CFO). DiPippa replaces former CFO George Wilson, who moves over to support Edible Arrangements founder and CEO Tariq Farid in the expansion of Edible Brands and his other ventures.

New York City — Emilia Fabricant, executive vice president of merchandising at Aeropostale, Inc., is leaving the company. Effective immediately, the company's senior merchandising team will report to CEO Julian R. Geiger. There are no plans to seek a replacement for Fabricant at this time.

Sheboygan, Wis. — Priority Sign has promoted Andy Dykstra to president after serving as executive vice president of sales since 2011. Additionally, Geoff Rosenbaum has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO) after serving as executive vice president of operations since 2011.

Los Angeles — American Apparel, Inc. has made another leadership appointment. Brian McHale has been named senior vice president and chief information officer. He reports directly to CFO Hassan Natha.

Sunderland, Vt. — Perk Perkins, CEO of The Orvis Company Inc., has named the outdoor retailer's new president. William R. McLaughlin will succeed Raymond G. McCready, who will retire later this year. A former PepsiCo executive and CEO of Select Comfort Corporation, McLaughlin will assume the post on July 27, 2015.

Wayne, N.J. — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, has appointed David A. Brandon as chairman and CEO, effective July 1, 2015, succeeding Antonio Urcelay, who will retire from the company.

Fort Myers, Fla. — Chico's FAS, Inc.’s president and CEO, David F. Dyer, intends to retire in spring 2016. He will continue in his present role until a successor is appointed. After a successor is named, Dyer will remain on the board in the newly-created role of vice chairman through his current term, which ends at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in June 2016.

Seattle — On May 5, 2015, the Nordstrom board of directors appointed Blake Nordstrom, Pete Nordstrom and Erik Nordstrom as co-presidents of Nordstrom, Inc.

Waukesha, Wis. — Metal-Era, Inc., a national leader in commercial engineered roof solutions, has promoted Eric Godfrey to sales manager. In his new role, Godfrey manages all of Metal-Era’s customer account representatives.

Chicago — True Value Company, one of the world’s largest hardware cooperatives, has named Deborah O’Connor as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer, succeeding current CFO David Shadduck who left True Value effective April 30, 2015, after nearly 14 years.