LA Boy Scout group calls for welcoming gay adults
The Western Los Angeles County Council of the Boy Scouts of America doesn’t think the new proposal to lift a ban against gay Scouts goes far enough and should include “homosexual adults as troop leaders,” reports Reuters. “We’re hoping that by being visible on the issue, we can encourage others to have the temerity to [...]
OWC’s Tracy Williams moderates panel with AP, Reuters, CNN and LA Times on social media in newsrooms
In a world of ever-emerging social media sites and tools, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and blogs are still the go-to social media sources for newsrooms across the country, according to the top-tier journalists who spoke on July 19 at the panel “The ‘New’ Newsroom: How Social Media Has Impacted the Way Newsrooms Operate.” According to the [...]
Ariat International to sell to Fisher family
Ariat International, a rapidly growing active outdoor footwear and apparel company with a leading position in the global equestrian market, announced an agreement has been reached by a group of shareholders led by LNK Partners and Brentwood Associates to sell the company to an existing shareholder — the Fisher family of San Francisco. LNK and [...]
Reuters seeks Brentwood Associates’ expertise on J.C. Penney’s new pricing strategy
Ron Johnson, known for helping create Target Corp.’s “cheap chic” appeal and Apple’s unique stores, was tapped by J.C. Penney last year to run the company. He recently commented that the department store chain would change its pricing strategy for the 2012 spring season. Reuters reports that the announcement has fueled speculation that the retailer will [...]
Retail experts warn Sears Holdings’ efforts to cut costs aren’t enough
Since iconic chains Sears and Kmart merged in 2005 to form Sears Holdings, the company has experienced 18 straight months of sales declines. In an effort to save the retail giants, hedge fund manager Eddie Lampert announced that Sears Holdings will close 100 to 120 of its 3,500 stores in the United States. But according to [...]
