James B. Adamson
American business man
James Adamson is an American business man who was CEO of Burger King (1993–1995), CEO and chairman of Denny's and its parent company Advantica (1993–2002),[1] and Kmart (2002–2003).[2][3]
He is noted as a turnaround specialist having helped restructure of drugstore chain Revco after its purchase by CVS Caremark in 1997. He was instrumental in restoring Denny's reputation after a series of racial incidents occurred at several of its stores during the mid-1990s.[4] He was given the position of Kmart CEO in an attempt to swing the company's finances around in March 2002.[5]
References
- ^ "Marchioli Named President & CEO Of Advantica and Denny's; Adamson to Continue as Chairman". Business Wire. 4 January 2001. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
- ^ El Boghdady, Dina (12 March 2002). "Kmart Chief Executive Resigns". Washington Post. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
- ^ "Kmart Promotes President Julian C. Day to Chief Executive Office as company prepares to emerge from Chapter 11". Sears Holdings. 19 January 2003. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
- ^ Hays, Constance (12 March 2002). "Chief Is Out As Kmart Tries To Get Footing For Comeback". New York Times. pp. c1. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
- ^ "Kmart CEO Conaway Leaves Company". Retail Merchandiser magazine. 11 March 2002. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
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