February 09, 2012
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Your Retail Franchise Personnel News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in retail franchising personnel news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the retail franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Retail Franchise Personnel NewsToys"R"Us, INC. Appoints Roger Mclaughlan Managing Director, Toys"R"Us, U.K.Toys"R"Us, Inc. today announced the appointment of Roger McLaughlan as Managing Director, Toys"R"Us, U.K., effective January 16, 2012. ColorTyme Hires Michael Landry as Vice President of Franchise SalesMichael Landry has joined the ColorTyme organization as vice president of franchise sales. easyhome Ltd. Announces Resignation of Five Directorseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH) announced that Rodney Adams, James Bowland, Walter (Bud) Gates, Steven Richardson, and G. Wesley Voorheis resigned today as directors of the Company. Donald K. Johnson, Chairman of the Board, said: "We thank the departing directors. Randy L. Pearce to Retire From RegisRegis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $160 billion haircare industry, today announced that Randy L. Pearce has informed the Company of his intention to retire as President and as a member of the Board of Directors effective June 30,... Gap Inc. Announces Resignation of Tom Wyatt, President of Old NavyGap Inc. today announced that Tom Wyatt, president of its Old Navy brand, has resigned in order to take a position at another company outside of the apparel retail business, effective February 3, 2012. Aaron's, Inc. Adds New Vice President of Real Estate and ConstructionAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), announced today that Jeannie M. Cave has been hired as the Company's new Vice President of Real Estate and Construction. Ace Hardware Names Dorvin Lively CFOAce Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the home improvement industry, has named Dorvin D. Lively chief financial officer, effective March 20, 2008. Aaron's Elects Cynthia N. Day to Board of DirectorsAarons, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease to own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, announced today that Cynthia N. Day has been elected to its Board of... Gap Inc. Names Tom Wyatt President Of Old NavyGap Inc. announced today that Tom Wyatt has been named president of its Old Navy division, effective immediately. Blockbuster Inc. Names Keith Morrow Chief Information Officer and David Podeschi Senior VP, Merchandising, Distribution and LogisticsBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today announced it has appointed two senior level executives to its management team. Blockbuster Inc. Names Thomas M. Casey EVP & Chief Financial OfficerBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today announced the appointment of Thomas M. Casey as the company's new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Volvo Rents Names Matt Tavianini Vice President of Sales & MarketingVolvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small to- medium sized construction equipment, announces the appointment of Matt Tavianini as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. New SIGNARAMA Ownership in Smithfield, NCSIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, announces local residents Jim and Dolores Thorpe are the new owners of the Smithfield store at 721-5 North Brightleaf Boulevard. The store opened under their ownership on September 19. Cartridge World Names Hal Hott Vice President of North America OperationsCartridge World, the world leader in printer cartridge refilling, has named Hal Hott as the Vice President of North America Operations. Hott will oversee all field operations of the North American Cartridge World franchise system. New Sign A Rama Ownership in RiverheadThe United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announces the new ownership of the Riverhead Sign A Rama store at 721 E Main St. under Osama Botros and Adriana Garcia. Pump It Up Expands Management Team Following Merger with BounceUPump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of interactive, indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, announced today that it has added two highly experienced franchising executives to its management team, including a Vice President of... J.D. Byrider hires franchisee as company's chief operating officerJ.D. Byrider, the nations largest franchised used car sales and finance business, has hired one of its most successful franchisees to serve as the companys chief operating officer. Blockbuster Inc. Names Eric H. Peterson EVP, General Counsel & SecretaryBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today announced the appointment of Eric H. Peterson as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Aaron's, Inc. Announces Departure of Chief Executive OfficerAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced that for personal health reasons Robert C.... Ace Hardware Appoints Bossmann To New Role In Supply Chain PlanningLeading hardware cooperative Ace Hardware Corporation has appointed Lori Bossmann, a 23-year Ace veteran, to vice president, supply chain planning. The company has hired John Surane to fill Bossman's role as vice president... easyhome Ltd. Announces Appointment of Rod Adams to Board of Directorseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing Company and a growing provider of financial services, today announced the appointment of Mr. Rod Adams to the Board of Directors. Colortyme Names Cathy Skula President And CEOColortyme, America’s oldest franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores, today announced the appointment of Cathy Skula to president and CEO, effective January 1, 2012. Ace Hardware Elects Three New Board Members, Re-elects One MemberAce Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry, elected three new directors and re-elected one director to its board of directors during an annual shareholders meeting on June 3 at its... Volvo Rents Announces Central Region Management TeamTo support its rapid growth, Volvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small-to-medium sized construction equipment, announces the opening of a Central Region Office and appointment of a new management team. Play N Trade Names Jeff Broviak Vice President of Brand StrategyPlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced that retail video game expert Jeff Broviak has been named to fill the newly-created position of vice president of brand strategy... RadioShack Corporation Announces Preliminary Fourth-Quarter 2011 ResultsRadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today announced preliminary, unaudited results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011. Regis Appoints Randy L. Pearce to the Board of DirectorsRegis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $160 billion hair care industry, today announced that its newly constituted Board of Directors has appointed Randy L. Pearce, currently President of Regis, to the Board of Directors, effective...
Cartridge World Appoints Tom Fricke as Chief Executive OfficerCartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer and franchisor in the $80 billion printer cartridge industry, announces the appointment of Tom Fricke as Chief Executive Officer. Batteries Plus Hires Marketing Expert to Extend Impressive Franchise GrowthBatteries Plus, the nation's largest chain focused on the $24 billion battery category serving both retail and commercial customers, has announced the addition of John Twist as Vice President, Franchise and Business Development. Baskin-Robbins Welcomes New Brand Operating Officer and Vice President of MarketingBaskin-Robbins, America's favorite neighborhood ice cream shop, today announced the two key additions to the company's senior management team. Sue Thirlwall joins the company in the newly created position of Brand Operating Officer and Brad Wahl joins...
UNITS Mobile Storage 'Locks-In' Kurt Landwehr To Lead Franchise Development EffortsUNITS Mobile Storage, a unique transportable storage company primed to dominate the $18.5 billion moving and storage industry, today announced the company's strategic partnership with Kurt Landwehr and his brandONE franchise sales consulting business. Gap Inc. Names Sabrina Simmons To Position Of Chief Financial OfficerGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced Sabrina Simmons, the company's executive vice president of corporate finance and acting chief financial officer, has been promoted to the position of chief financial officer, effective immediately. Cartridge World Names Joy James Senior VP of Business DevelopmentCartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer and franchisor in the $60 billion printer cartridge industry, announces the appointment of Joy James as senior vice president of business development.
Salad Creations Names John M. King Vice President Of MarketingSalad Creations, a national franchise offering a fresh alternative to fast-food for today's healthy lifestyle, is pleased to announce the appointment of John M. King, a 30-year restaurant industry veteran, as its vice president of marketing. Cartridge World Names Bill Edmiston Chief Development OfficerCartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink and toner remanufacturing retailer and franchisor, announces the appointment of Bill Edmiston as Chief Development Officer. Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Adds Brian Seligman to Area Developer TeamGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that Brian Seligman has joined the company as the Area Developer for Northern Virginia and Atlanta. Aaron's, Inc. Acknowledges John Portman for Years of Board ServiceAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, announced today that John C. Portman has resigned from its board of... Card Connection Selects New Franchise Manager for South EastLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that it has selected a new franchise manager, Scott Gibson, for the South East region, covering Leicester to London, plus East Anglia and Sussex. RadioShack Appoints Robert E. Abernathy to Board of DirectorsRadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today announced that Robert E. Abernathy, 57, has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. RadioShack Corporation Appoints Peter Whitsett Executive Vice President - General Merchandise ManagerRadioShack announced today the appointment of Peter Whitsett as Executive Vice President – General Merchandise Manager. He will report to Julian Day, Chief Executive Officer. Cartridge World Names Frank Case President of Cartridge World AmericasCartridge World, the world leader in printer cartridge refilling, has named Frank Case as President of Cartridge World Americas. Previously Cartridge World's Vice President for North America, Case will lead Cartridge World's franchise business in the Unit Pet Supplies Plus Announces Retirement of Harvey SolwayPet Supplies Plus (PSP) announced today that Harvey Solway, Executive Chairman of the company, is retiring effective December 31, 2011. PSP, a portfolio company of Irving Place Capital, is the third largest pet specialty retailer in the United States. Baskin-Robbins Names New Head of U.S. Hispanic MarketingBaskin-Robbins is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Nunez as head of the company's U.S. Hispanic Marketing effort, a newly expanded role. Nunez, a Peruvian-born U.S. citizen, is currently Baskin-Robbins Director of Marketing... Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Names Mick Riddiough Senior Vice President of Worldwide DevelopmentMax Muscle Sports Nutrition, the nation's premier franchise in sports nutrition, weight loss and fitness, announces the appointment of Mick Riddiough as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Development. easyhome Announces Promotions of Key Executiveseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing company and a growing provider of financial services, announced today the promotion of two key executives - Charley Hamill to Senior Vice President of easyhome Leasing Operations and Jason Mulli Verlo Mattress Factory Stores LLC Home Office team is pleased to welcome new Director of Sales and Retail Development Sean Bergman.Bergman has already demonstrated his dedication to Verlo Mattress Factory Stores by leaving his previous home in sunny California and moving to chilly Wisconsin in February. In his new role, Bergman is responsible in assisting with the development... |
Features & Special Reports"The Proven Match" for Finding Qualified Franchisees Debuts on Franchising.com Ad PortalProven Match has teamed up with Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) to give results-driven franchisors a cost-saving profiling service that delivers pre-qualified candidates. Restaurateur Extraordinaire: Sam Covelli Does It With More Than 200 LocationsSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Running For Charity: Colortyme Franchisee Raises Money And Awareness For Children's HospitalThis April will mark the third year in a row that Al Coelho has run the 26-mile Boston Marathon. That's a significant achievement. But it's only a part of what Coelho will do that day. Turning Up The Heat: Learning How To Handle Irate Customers And Look Like A HeroIrate customers. No matter how good you are at what you do, what business you are in, or where it is located, you will at some point find yourself facing an irate customer. Sustaining Business: Zane Tankel On Growing During Tough TimesAs the economy continues to struggle through a slow recovery, business people everywhere are looking for any tools or techniques that will help them keep their businesses alive and thriving. Creating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. 
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