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Seattle — Nordstrom, Inc. has hired Kumar Srinivasan as chief technology officer (CTO). Srinivasan’s agile development practices, cloud expertise and experience developing highly innovative customer-focused outcomes will play an important role in shaping the technology agenda across Nordstrom.
Cincinnati and Milwaukee — The Kroger Co. has promoted Michael Marx, currently vice president of people operations for Kroger, to serve as president of Roundy’s Supermarkets, Wisconsin, effective April 1, 2016. The company also promoted Don Rosanova, currently executive vice president of operations for Roundy’s, to president of Mariano’s, effective immediately. Both leaders will report to Roundy’s CEO Bob Mariano.
Houston — Mattress Firm Holding Corp., the nation’s largest specialty mattress retailer, has appointed Ken Murphy as president and chief executive officer and Steve Stagner will assume the role of executive chairman and chairman of the board of directors.
Chicago — In South Chicago, Ford City Mall has signed lease extensions with anchor stores Carson’s and JCPenney, and both retailers are planning interior renovations. JCPenney will also add a new Sephora store inside, which is expected to open in late spring 2016.
Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. has promoted Mary Ellen Adcock to serve as Kroger’s group vice president of retail operations, effective May 16, 2016. She succeeds Marnette Perry, whose retirement was previously announced. Adcock currently serves as vice president of operations for Kroger’s Columbus division.