The Cato Corporation announced that Allen Weinstein, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandise Officer has retired effective April 17, 2009.
Effective April 20, 2009, Sally Almason was promoted to Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager for the Cato Division and will report directly to John Cato, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Ms. Almason had served as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager for the Cato Division since 2004. She served as Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager for the Cato Division from 1995 to 2004.
The Cato Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced women's fashion apparel operating two divisions, "Cato" and "It's Fashion." The Company's Cato division offers exclusive merchandise with fashion and quality comparable to mall specialty stores at low prices, every day.