Ross Stores announces senior merchandise management promotions
12 Dec '06
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"Lisa Panattoni joined the Company in 2004, after spending 14 years at The TJX Companies, most recently as Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing for Home Goods. Under her direction, the Ross Home departments have been among the top performing businesses in our stores." said Mr. Balmuth.
"Doug Baker is also a seasoned off-price merchant, with more than 27 years of retail experience. After joining the Company in 1995 as Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager for Juniors, Outerwear and Women's World, he assumed responsibility for all dd's DISCOUNTS Ready-to-Wear businesses when we launched our new concept in 2004." said Mr. Balmuth.
Separately, and as previously announced, Barry Gluck, 54, and Barbara Levy, 51, will be retiring by early 2007 from their positions as Executive Vice Presidents, Merchandising. In commenting, Mr. Balmuth said, "Barry and Barbara have been instrumental in developing and executing our merchandising strategies over the past several years."