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South Deerfield, Mass. -- The Yankee Candle Co. said Monday it has named Brad Wolansky to the newly created role of president of direct and CMO. The retailer said Wolansky’s appointment is part of a strategic initiative focused on building the company's brands, expanding the digital platform and accelerating growth of its direct-to-consumer business. Wolansky most recently served as CEO of web-based The Golf Warehouse. He also has served as VP global e-commerce at The Orvis Co.

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — The Yankee Candle Company has announced that Gregory Hunt is resigning as EVP finance and CFO, effective as of May 15, 2012. Hunt, who joined Yankee Candle in 2010, is leaving to join a leading New York based financial services firm. "Greg has made tremendous contributions to Yankee Candle in his two plus years here," said Harlan Kent, CEO of the Company. "He has been a terrific partner to me in leading our efforts to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives which have allowed Yankee to mitigate the challenging economic conditions of the

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. , May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. ("Yankee Candle" or the "Company"), the leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, today announced that Gregory W. Hunt is resigning as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of May 15 , 2012.  Mr. Hunt, who joined Yankee Candle in 2010, is leaving to join a leading New York based financial services firm. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101110/YANKEECANDLELOGO  ) "Greg has made tremendous contributions to Yankee Candle in his

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. ("Yankee Candle" or the "Company"), the leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, today announced that Frank P. Bifulco, Jr. has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. (Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101110/YANKEECANDLELOGO ) Sponsored by: "We are extremely pleased to welcome Frank to our Board," said Harlan Kent, Yankee Candle's Chief Executive Officer. "Frank brings to us a wealth of marketing expertise and executive leadership experience with several leading branded global companies in both the consumer package goods and retail sectors. His experience as

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