USA: Sears, Roebuck Chooses New Chief
The board of directors of Sears, Roebuck and Co (NYSE: S) elected Alan J. Lacy president and chief executive officer of the corporation, effective October 1. Lacy was also elected a member of the board as of October 1. He succeeds Arthur C Martinez, who will continue as chairman of the board until his retirement in December, at which time Lacy will also become chairman.