Columbus, Ohio — DSW Inc., a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, has promoted several key executives. These changes will be effective February 2, 2015.
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Los Angeles — Marc Crossman has tendered his resignation as president and chief executive officer of Joe’s Jeans Inc. In conjunction with his resignation, Crossman will be transitioning to a consulting position with the company. Samuel Joseph Furrow, Jr. (Jay Furrow) will serve as interim CEO.
New York City — KWI, an industry-leading cloud solutions provider to the specialty retail sector, has enjoyed record-breaking growth in its fiscal year 2014. The company celebrated 30 years in business adding new clients to its roster and additional key executives to its ranks. Expanding expertise, and utilizing progressive cloud innovation and advanced in-store functionality, led to an increased usage of mobile POS and real-time omni-channel capabilities, while positioning KWI for continued growth in 2015.
Toronto — Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) has appointed Gerald (Jerry) Storch as chief executive officer, effective January 6, 2015. Storch will be responsible for Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Home Outfitters and HBC Digital. Richard Baker will continue as governor and executive chairman and together he and Storch will compose the Office of the Chairman.
Cincinnati — David B. Dillon retired as chairman of the board on December 31, 2014, after 38 years of service. As expected, the Kroger board of directors has elected Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chief executive officer, to the additional post of chairman beginning on January 1, 2015. McMullen has served on the board of directors since 2003. Dillon served as Kroger’s chairman from 2004 through 2014 and as chief executive officer from 2003 through 2013. Prior to that, he held a variety of executive positions at Kroger and Dillons Companies, which …