Variety Wholesalers.

• Position: ON THE MOVE

Bruce Efird was named chief executive officer and president of Variety Stores, the subsidiary of Henderson-based Variety Wholesalers that operates about 400 discount stores in 17 states, including Roses, Maxway and Super 10. Efird succeeds Wilson Sawyer, who will become president of the parent company. The Albemarle native is a former CEO of Fred's, a Memphis-based chain of about 600 discount stores and pharmacies. He recently led the short-lived...