Much of that blame goes to William Dillard II, 55, who was named chief executive just before the merger was announced.

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Founder William Dillard ran the Little Rock, Ark.

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The senior Dillard, 86, passed on the chief executive title to his son William II two years ago, but he still wields a lot of power in the boardroom.

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