Saks Inc. has announced that David Doub and Kenneth Armstrong will join Parisian’s senior management team on April 28, 2003. Doub and Armstrong will report to George Jones, President and CEO of Saks Department Store Group.
David Doub has been named Senior Vice President/General Merchandise Manager of Ready-to-Wear for Parisian. For the past twenty-three years, he has held various positions of increasing responsibility with Dillard’s, including President of Dillard’s Corporate Home Division, President of Dillard’s Southeast Division, and General Merchandise Manager of Ready-to-Wear. Prior to joining Dillard’s, Doub held various merchandising positions with the Cain Sloan Division of Allied Stores.
Kenneth Armstrong has been appointed Senior Vice President of Stores for Parisian. Armstrong was employed by Lord & Taylor between 1984 and 2001, where he held the post of Senior Vice President of Stores from 1991 to 2001. Prior to joining Lord & Taylor, he held various merchandising and store positions with Macy’s.
George Jones noted, “David and Ken are highly regarded, seasoned retailers who each have over 30 years of invaluable experience. Their addition represents a significant strengthening of Parisian’s senior management team. Their expertise and skills will be instrumental as we continue to refine and execute the merchandising and service strategies of this very special business.”
