Kellwood Company announced that Martin J. Granoff, a member of its Board of Directors, has resigned effective August 26, 2004 due to personal reasons, according to Hal J. Upbin, Kellwood chairman and chief executive officer.

Granoff, a valued board member, had been a member of the Kellwood Board of Directors since 1999. “We wish to express our sincere appreciation for Marty's wise counsel and dedication. He has had a long and distinguished career in the apparel industry and the insights he brought to our Company have been immeasurable,” said Upbin.