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David Glass, Retired Walmart CEO and Visionary Leader, Passes Away At 84
The Glass family will hold a public "Celebration of Life" in his honor on Monday, January 27, 2020
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Trevor May Named VP Purchasing, US & Canada For D&H Distributing
May’s duties expanded to oversee purchasing and inventory-based duties across North America
Buying Groups
Jerry Honea Announces Retirement From Nationwide Marketing Group
Retirement is effective February 28, 2020
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Melissa Stenson New Vice President of Member Experience For Nationwide Marketing Group
Stenson to explore new ways to increase member engagement and improve the overall member experience
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Frank Sterns Joins Sound United
Hired as the company’s senior vice president of commercial operations.
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Theory Audio Design Builds Worldwide Sales Force
Adding a director of sales, U.S. rep groups, and international distributors, the loudspeaker and electronics manufacturer prepares to ship its first seven products.
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Daniel Pidgeon Appointed President of Home Services At Goodman Networks
Pidgeon assumes his role effective immediately, to run his operation from company's Dallas HQ
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Meet The ‘MCN’ Women To Watch For 2020
Twelve execs will be among those celebrated March 26 at NYC TV Week Spring event
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Rick Calacci Joins Enclave Audio As Advisory Board Member, Global Sales Consultant
Calacci to provide overall guidance to Enclave Audio with special focus on all sales efforts, strategies, initiatives and programs.
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Ken Ishiwata, Legendary Hi-Fi Figure, Dies Aged 72
Ishiwata, who was brand ambassador for Marantz, was a tireless champion for high-fidelity sound
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Chris Hamdorf Succeeds Rick Calacci As Head Of Sales, LG Electronics USA Home Entertainment
Calacci retiring after long, noteworthy career in CE industry
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Abi Brown, Women in AV Leader, Dies
WAVE U.K. founder was devoted to advancing women in technology
Industry
GE Appliances Announces Retirement of Robert Rogers, Names Steve Eddy Senior Vice President Of Sales
John Boyd and Dan Goldstein to take on new senior leadership positions in sales
Industry
Origin Acoustics Adds to Executive Team
Promotes Marc Fisher to president of sales and hires John Marchionda as chief marketing officer.
Retailing
CEDIA Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
Voters also approve move of domestication of CEDIA from Illinois to Indiana.
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Franklin Karp Receives Catalyst AV And AVPro Edge Award
Eleven other custom integrators also awarded AV Pro Edge products.
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Now Accepting Nominations For The Future 50 Awards!
Winners to be revealed at CES 2020, with honors awarded on Jan. 8th
Industry
Scott Davies Joins Dacor As Head Of Marketing
Davies brings over 20 years of experience in the luxury appliances industry
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Nationwide Marketing Group Welcomes Rob Stott As Manager of Corporate Communications
Stott tasked with developing new programming initiatives
Retailing
Tim Baxter Joins Almo Advisory Board
Former Samsung Electronics North America President and CEO brings more than 35 years experience.
Retailing
Ryan McDaniel Of One-Touch Automation Elected As Newest Azione United Board Member
Group exceeds $750M in buying power in Q3
Industry
Cedar Electronics Promotes John Kuhn To Chief Technology Officer, Hires Tim Coomer As Chief Product Officer
Both to support portfolio of products that empower people to drive smarter and safer.
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Ralph Lauren’s Lana Todorovich To Join Neiman Marcus As President And Chief Merchandising Officer
Todorovich responsible for driving the brand's innovative merchandising offerings
Industry
Klipsch Honors 2019 Top Sales Talent At Annual Sales Meeting
Klipsch Audio Salesperson of the Year: Mark Hittle
Industry
Doug Moore Named As Goedeker’s New CEO
To succeed Steve Goedeker, company leader since 1977
Industry
Barry Pidgeon Passes Away At 84
Barry Pidgeon, Former CEO/President of Pidgeon Furniture & Appliance, Co-Founder of Star Companies, died at age 84 on Aug.24 in Dallas, TX
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Gary Bannett Named Chief Financial Officer By Almo Corporation
Matt Elkes retiring after 25 years serving as CFO, to continue as member of Advisory Board
Industry
Gerhard Dambach Promoted To CFO Of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH (Bosch)
Dambach to Join As Member Of Board Of Management overseeing North America effective September 1, 2019
Industry
Jose Waijman Named International Sales Manager For BOSS International Group (B.I.G.)
Tasked with managing all international sales, sales teams with international accounts.
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James (Jim) DePaul Announced As Executive Vice President Of Stores, JCPenney
DePaul to focus on improving in-store and omnichannel operations
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Ash Condon Appointed Regional Sales Manager, Southeastern U.S. By Riedel
Condon is 18-year veteran of professional video and broadcast industries
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Robert “Bob” Smith New National Sales Director For Oracle Lighting
Responsible for conscious growth, modernizing customer experience