Also ...
Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dominguez-based Mac Frugal’s Bargains Close-Outs Inc. announced the appointment of David H. Batchelder as chairman, replacing Peter S. Willmott, who resigned to become chief executive of Zenith Electronics. . . . Palo Alto-based Pete’s Brewing Co. said it has hired San Francisco-based Black Rocket as its advertising agency of record to develop an ad campaign for its Pete’s Wicked brand.
