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NETWORK OF EXECUTIVE WOMEN May 2010

Kroger and 7-Eleven CEOs to headline NEW Forum

Dave Dillon, chairman and CEO of The Kroger Co., and Joe DePinto, president and CEO of 7-Eleven Inc., will address the fourth annual Network of Executive Women Executive Leaders Forum July 13 to July 15 in Dallas. Other headline speakers at the invitation only, senior-level event include Bill Simon, chief operating officer of Walmart Stores, and Lyn Heward, director of creation for Cirque du Soleil. The 2010 Forum includes a leadership roundtable focused on gender diversity and three concurrent sessions: “Jumping the Curve: Becoming a Collaborative and Innovative Organization;” “Personal Sustainability: Innovating through Life’s Stages;” and “Business Relationships: Adding Value through Collaborative Innovation.” More

NEW honors Delhaize as Outstanding Champion

Delhaize America has been recognized for its diversity leadership by the Network of Executive Women, the consumer products and retail industry’s largest diversity organization. Delhaize executives will accept the Network’s Outstanding Champion award at a reception May 11 during FMI 2010 in Las Vegas. More

Nominations for Network board open till July 19

The Network is accepting nomination applications for the 2010-2012 term for at-large board members and several officer and committee chair positions. Nominees should be committed to the mission of the Network, be a member in good standing, have demonstrated leadership abilities and influence in the industry and be able to attend two Board meetings per year and conference calls as scheduled. The Board manages the business and affairs of NEW, including amending the bylaws and articles of incorporation, approving the annual budget and setting membership dues. More

Deloitte lists top players and trends in cpg/retail

Two new studies by Deloitte -- “Emerging From the Downturn: Global Powers of Retailing 2010” and “Extracting Value: Global Powers of the Consumer Products Industry 2010” – rank the top 250 retailers and consumer products organizations worldwide and outline the challenges and opportunities that face them. Top retail trends identified by Deloitte include increased emphasis on value as consumers seek discounted and private-label products, a tough environment for luxury retailers appealing to aspirational consumers, the rise of emerging-market retailers as major players and the growth of U.S. retailers in the global market. More