Beverly Hills, Calif. — Salvatore Ferragamo, the Italian luxury fashion house, has celebrated the debut of an impressive design concept by renowned architect William Sofield with the reopening of the Beverly Hills flagship on Rodeo Drive.
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Salt Lake City — The board of directors of Steton Technology Group, Inc., a market leader in performance management solutions, has appointed Frank Maylett as the company’s president and chief executive officer, effective September 21, 2015. He succeeds Martin Tidwell, who will depart the role on the same date.
Houston — Sei Jin Alt, chief merchandising officer of Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, plans to resign from the company to spend more time with her family and pursue other interests. The company has initiated a search for a new chief merchandising officer. To facilitate a smooth transition, Alt will remain in her current role until November 20, 2015.
Westborough, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (BJ’s) has named Christopher J. Baldwin as president and chief operating officer, effective September 8, 2015. Baldwin will have responsibility for business operations including merchandising, logistics, membership, marketing and club operations and will also join BJ’s board of directors.
Brisbane, Calif. — bebe stores, inc. has signed a 5-year exclusive license with Longgoal LLC, a Shanghai-based agency of international high-end brands, to open between 60 and 150 bebe points of distribution in Greater China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The first boutique is expected to open in summer 2016.