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James Haworth to chair Lotus Supercenters, a next-generation supplier of organic product to end customers
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, Organic Alliance, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ORGC - News) is pleased to announce that Jim Haworth, company board member and Director, has been promoted to Chairman of Lotus Supercenters, who through its subsidiaries are engaged in the operation of large scale one-stop shopping centers, mainly located in the north and south of China.
Lotus Supercenters provide customers with an extensive grocery selection including fresh produce, along with clothing and household items, enabling true one-stop shopping for its customers.Hypermarkets have been the fastest growing retail channel in mainland China, and are expected to grow at an annual rate of 12% during 2005-2010, outpacing average retail growth sales of 6%.
"We are excited for Jim and congratulate our colleague on this outstanding achievement," said Tom Morrison, Organic Alliance CEO.
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Mr. Haworth will remain as board member and Director for Organic Alliance.