LuAnn

Minneapolis -- Christopher & Banks Corp. said Monday it has named LuAnn Via president and CEO, effective Nov. 26. Via, also named to the retailer’s board of directors, succeeds Joel Waller, who will remain in a consultative capacity through June 30,...

Payless ShoeSource announced that it will rebuild its tornado-demolished store in Joplin, Mo., with a new 3,100-sq.-ft. store at the same location. “The people of Joplin have been through a great loss and they need the support of many to build-back all that was lost," said LuAnn Via, CEO and president of Payless. "They are now energized by their future and focused on rebuilding a community even better than before. And we'll be there with them."

Payless ShoeSource announced that Vincent DeSantis has been promoted to senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Payless, reporting to LuAnn Via, CEO of Payless. In his role, DeSantis will be responsible for all marketing and branding initiatives for the retailer.