Labor & Employment

Nike Inc. names Peter Hudson as vice president of footwear design, responsible for inspiring, directing and developing Global Footwear Design for the Nike brand.

James R. Ridings has informed Craftmade International Inc.'s Board of Directors that he will retire as the company's chief executive officer, effective June 30, 2008.

The Alberto-Culver Company appoints Gina Boswell to the position of president of global brands. Reporting to V. James Marino, president and chief executive officer, Boswell will oversee global brands such as Alberto V05, TRESemme, St. Ives and Nexxus, research and development, and consumer insights.

Science-based products and services company DuPont names Linda B. West as vice president and general manager -- DuPont Imaging Technologies, and Donna H. Grier as vice president -- general auditor and chief ethics and compliance officer

Unilever announces that Mike Bauer will retire from the role of vice presidentand general manager, Spreads, Dressings & Beverages, after 31 years with the company.

Monterey Gourmet Foods appoints Michael P. Schall to the role of senior vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Schall will lead the company's sales and marketing teams as well as contribute to the advancement of the overall growth strategy and execution of key corporate initiatives.

Avon Products Inc. announces the final initiatives of the restructuring program under its turnaround plan, begun in late 2005.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. names Jack Sinclair as executive vice president of Grocery Merchandise for Wal-Mart in the Unites States.