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Joe Keenan is the executive editor of Total Retail. Joe has more than 10 years experience covering the retail industry, and enjoys profiling innovative companies and people in the space.

Oriental Trading Co., which is part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate, has purchased toy maker MindWare Holdings Inc. to help expand its product

Omaha, Neb. -- Apparel and home-décor retailer Gordmans said Tuesday it has appointed Geoffrey Ayoub as senior VP planning, allocation and analysis. Ayoub joins Gordmans from EDCON, a South African-based retailer operating over 1,000 stores in multiple...

Omaha, Neb. -- Apparel and home décor chain Gordmans announced Monday it has appointed Michael Morand as EVP and chief merchandising officer. Morand has served as Gordmans' EVP planning, allocation and analysis since 2008. In his new position, he will...

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is buying Oriental Trading Co., a provider of party supplies, arts and crafts, toys, and other items. Financial terms weren't disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of this month. Both companies are based in Omaha, Neb.


Omaha, Neb. -- Midwestern department store retailer Gordmans said that it has named Roger Glenn as senior VP human resources. Glenn joins Gordmans from Safeway, where he served as group VP for human resources and handled recruitment, employee relations,...

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