Finest fabrics crafting firm Kuhlman Company Inc announced the election of Luis Padilla to serve on the Company's Board of Directors (BOD).
Padilla has more than thirty years experience in the apparel industry. He was most recently the President of merchandising at Sears, a position he held since August of 2004. In this role, he led and integrated all merchandising and marketing across the company's broad product and brand portfolio.
Prior to joining Sears, Padilla was with Target Corporation from 1982 to 2004, where he served in key leadership roles with the company. He served as Executive Vice President, Merchandising for Target's Marshall Field's division from 2001 to 2004 and as Senior Vice President, Softlines Merchandising for Target Stores from 1994 to 2001.
Scott Kuhlman, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "They are extremely pleased to have Luis join Board of Directors. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge, operational insight and experience to business. They look forward to his leadership and strategic direction as continue to take advantage of what believe is clearly a national market opportunity. Luis is unquestionably one of the best merchants in the industry and are tremendously excited for him to join organization."
Minneapolis based uniquely tailored Anglo-Italian apparel company Kuhlman is a specialty retailer and wholesaler. Company provides both men's and women's apparel under the Kuhlman brand through company-owned retail stores and under private labels through other large retailers.
Kuhlman opened its first retail store in July 2003 and now operates 44 retail stores in 17 states. At present, six of the company's stores are a woman's specialty boutique format.