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Oversight board concerned about NSA surveillance

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:45:53 -0400

WASHINGTON - The chairman of the federal oversight board that President Barack Obama said will meet with him to discuss the National Security Agency's secret surveillance program said Wednesday that the group has numerous concerns about the operation and plans to publish a report after a full inquiry.

Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:28:31 -0400

NEW YORK - Men's Wearhouse doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore.

Decherd to retire from Dallas-based AH Belo

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:10:41 -0400

DALLAS - The CEO of Dallas-based A.H. Belo (BEE'-loh) Corporation plans to retire in September and will become vice chairman of the board of directors.

Francis named associate publisher of TP, NOLA.com

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:37:20 -0400

NEW ORLEANS - David Francis, business manager of NOLA.com ' The Times-Picayune, has been named associate publisher of NOLA.com ' The Times-Picayune and vice president of NOLA Media Group.

Vt. Health Co-op expanding board to win approval

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:56:22 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - The non-profit Vermont Health Co-op that is hoping to offer health insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act is adding new members to its board of directors as part of an effort to get the state's top insurance regulator to reverse a decision she made last month denying the co-op permission to sell insurance to Vermonters.

Oklahoma corrections head quits amid flaps

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:28:57 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma's prisons chief resigned amid disagreements over whether more state corrections facilities should be run by private companies and whether his agency properly documented money held in reserve, but the governor's office said Tuesday she did not ask for him to step aside.

Duke Energy names insider to take over for Rogers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:24:26 -0400

NEW YORK - Duke Energy Corp., the nation's largest electric utility, named Chief Financial Officer Lynn Good to replace Jim Rogers next month as CEO.

Ex-CEO of NV company convicted of securities fraud

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:17:16 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The former head of a Nevada company that sold nutritional supplements has been convicted of securities fraud.

Starboard says Smithfield sale undervalues company

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:16:18 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - One of Smithfield Foods Inc.'s largest shareholders says a $4.72 billion takeover bid from China's largest meat producer falls short of what the company would be worth if sold off piece by piece.

Execs named by insurance company

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:13:26 -0400

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - Sandra Mayfield and Charles Simon have been appointed assistant vice presidents of Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp.

French Market narrows exec search to 4

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:36:10 -0400

NEW ORLEANS - The French Market Corp. has selected four finalists for the position of executive director.

Help wanted: Lululemon's cheeky CEO ad

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:39:42 -0400

NEW YORK - If you can hold a headstand for at least 10 minutes, communicate in Sanskrit and enjoy downing wheatgrass and tequila shots on Fridays for work-life balance, Lululemon has a job for you.

Sporting goods plant in Wetumpka to close

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:17:26 -0400

WETUMPKA, Alabama - Executives with sporting goods and apparel maker Russell Brands LLC say they will close a distribution plant in Wetumpka by the end of the year, leaving nearly 200 workers without jobs.

Former West Publishing Co. president dies at 89

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:53:09 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - The former president of West Publishing Co., credited with leading the company into the digital age, has died at age 89.

Va. ag chief named president of southern group

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:25:08 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - Virginia Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Matthew J. Lohr has been named president of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture.

Former Goya Foods president dies at 88

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:17:25 -0400

SECAUCUS, New Jersey - Joseph Unanue (you-NAHN'-way), who helped turn Goya Foods into America's largest Hispanic-owned food company, has died. He was 88.

Marathon Oil CEO Cazalot to retire Aug. 1

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:37:09 -0400

HOUSTON - Marathon Oil says CEO Clarence Cazalot Jr. is retiring, and will be replaced by an executive from ExxonMobil.

CEO chosen for Atlanta BeltLine development firm

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:45:48 -0400

ATLANTA - The Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Board of Directors has named transportation and development consultant Paul Morris as its CEO.

Correction: TV Isn't Everywhere story

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:26:29 -0400

WASHINGTON - In a story June 11 about the "TV Everywhere" initiative, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Comcast Corp. would be the first pay TV provider to offer its subscribers access to live TV streams of networks TBS and TNT on mobile devices outside the home. The AP's report relied on comments made by Turner Broadcasting System Inc. senior vice president Jeremy Legg at The Cable Show on Monday. Later, a Turner spokeswoman clarified that the features would be available to the majority of TBS and TNT subscribers, including those served by companies such as DirecTV, Dish, Cablevision, Verizon and AT&T.

Cooper CEO says buyer committed to US operations

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:24:40 -0400

TOLEDO, Ohio - A tire maker whose main market is in India is buying Ohio's Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. for $2.2 billion and making a commitment to maintain the company's three U.S. manufacturing plants and retain its management operation in Ohio, Cooper's chief executive said Wednesday.

US chief executives more optimistic about hiring

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:32:14 -0400

WASHINGTON - Chief executives for the largest U.S. companies are more optimistic about sales over the next six months and plan to add more workers.

CEO of Vann's Acquisitions resigns

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:50:08 -0400

MISSOULA, Montana - The chief executive officer of Vann's Acquisition LLC has left the company less than three months after announcing the closure of all three Vann's locations in western Montana.

Solta Medical names Sieczkarek as chairman

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:07:07 -0400

HAYWARD, California - Solta Medical has named Mark M. Sieczkarek as chairman, replacing Stephen Fanning who stays on as president and CEO.

Cosi CEO resigns, administrative workforce cut

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:59:15 -0400

DEERFIELD, Illinois - The restaurant operator Cosi says its president and CEO Carin Stutz has resigned and appointed Executive Chairman Stephen Edwards as her successor.

Lululemon's shares fall after CEO announces exit

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:17:58 -0400

NEW YORK - Lululemon Athletica's CEO Christine Day may not be a household name to the athletic wear company's legions of loyal shoppers. But for investors, she's the face of the chain.