Charming Shoppes makes executive management changes
20 Jan '06
3 min read
Leading multi-channel specialty apparel retailer specializing in women's plus-size apparel Charming Shoppes Inc has announced executive management changes with immediate effect.
Ms Diane Paccione has been promoted to Group Divisional President, a newly created executive management position at Charming Shoppes.
As a Group Divisional President, Paccione will have responsibility for both the company's Fashion Bug and Catherines Plus Sizes brands. She will also serve as President of Fashion Bug, with direct responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Fashion Bug.
Ms Paccione will continue to report to Dorrit Bern, Chairman, CEO and President of Charming Shoppes Inc.
The company also informed that LuAnn Via has joined Charming Shoppes as the President of Catherines Plus Sizes and a member of the Company's Executive Leadership Team. He will have direct responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Catherines Plus Sizes brand, and will report to Diane Paccione, Group Divisional President.
Ms Paccione joined Charming Shoppes in January 2004 as the President of Catherines Plus Sizes. During her time at Charming Shoppes, Paccione has revitalized the Catherines brand, leading to significantly improved customer response to the brand's merchandise, and increased profitability.
Prior to joining Charming Shoppes, Paccione held the position of General Merchandise Manager of Intimate Apparel, at Sears, Roebuck and Co, where she was later promoted to Vice President/General Merchandise Manager of Ready-to-Wear and Intimate Apparel.
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