Topeka, Kan. — Payless ShoeSource has successfully emerged from its Chapter 11 restructuring as the Number 1 specialty footwear retailer in the U.S. and one of the largest in the world with about 3,500 brick-and-mortar stores. Following the completion of the company’s restructuring, Paul Jones will retire as CEO.
Michael Schwindle
Medford, OR — Harry & David has hired Michael Schwindle as its new CFO, effective December 28, 2011. Schwindle succeeds Paul Kosturos from Alvarez & Marsal, who was serving as interim CFO, and will work with Schwindle though a transition period. Schwindle has over 20 years of experience in finance and strategic management. His background includes more than 10 years of senior executive leadership experience, delivering results through profit improvement in growth environments, and 10 years of operational experience (store operations, call centers, inventory planning, and supply chain) with an …