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.
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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.
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.
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.