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Dollar General Promotes New President and CFO Following Strong Quarter

Retail TouchPoints

He will add responsibilities for the company’s strategic healthcare initiatives and its international expansion to Mexico to his existing finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as SVP of Finance and Strategy and has served as EVP and CFO since December 2015.

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WHSmith names Burberry exec as new CFO

Retail Gazette

Izzard currently serves as senior vice president group and corporate finance at the luxury fashion chain , and is set to join WHSmith on 1 September and be appointed to the board with effect from 1 December. Prior to Burberry, Izzard held several senior commercial and group finance roles at InterContinental Hotels Group.

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Macy’s Names Permanent CFO

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Mitchell will take on responsibility for leading all finance functions and will report to Macy’s Inc. Williams, who joined Macy’s in 2004, will play a key role in identifying, developing and promoting scalable and sustainable policies, and corporate best practices to address systemic racism and social injustice.

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Dollar General promotes Garratt to president, CFO

Mass Relators

Garratt, 53, will remain responsible for the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as senior vice president of finance and strategy and has served as executive vice president and CFO since December 2015. Prior to Yum!

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Who could replace Sharon White as the next John Lewis Partnership chair?

Retail Gazette

The search for the next chair of John Lewis Partnership is underway after current incumbent Sharon White revealed she would be stepping down at the end of her five-year term. Retail Gazette looks at some of the possible candidates who could replace White. His deep grocery experience could be vital in getting Waitrose back on form.

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Bringing Sustainability and Innovation to the Grocery Store Supply Chain

Retail TouchPoints

In 2004, the U.S. This environmentally friendly fuel source has been proven to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70% versus diesel. You may be surprised at the sustainability efficiencies you can achieve by switching to new tech. Here are a few ways to begin. Team up with the experts. Consider new technologies.

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Publix announces VP retirements, promotion

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Vice President of Finance Gino DiGrazia has decided to retire at the end of this year after 30 years with the company. In 2012, he was named vice president of finance. He’s helped our managers make more informed decisions for three decades while sharing his knowledge and passion for finance with those around him.