Sears Makes Changes in Top Retail Positions

Sears Holding Corp. announced two key hires in its retail and apparel categories. Lana Cain Krauter has been named president of the company’s apparel division, where she will be responsible for overseeing, leading and expanding the apparel business, both in-store and online. She previously worked as president and chief merchandising officer at Bealls Department Stores Inc. and as the head of the men’s and children’s apparel lines at J.C. Penney Co.

Deidra Cheeks Merriwether has been promoted to president of its retail services group, where she will oversee retail operations at all Kmart and Sears stores. She replaces James Haworth, who’s leaving the company to “pursue other opportunities,” the company said.