Stage Stores has appointed Cynthia “Cinny” Murray to the position of Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager. Ms. Murray will report to Jim Scarborough, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will oversee the Company's misses sportswear, junior sportswear, special sizes, accessories, cosmetics, dresses, home & gifts, outerwear and swimwear departments. Ms. Murray will replace Vivian McDonald, who will be retiring after approximately 20 years with the Company.
Ms. Murray has a distinguished career in the retail industry with nearly 25 years of experience, primarily in senior merchandising positions. Most recently, she was Senior Vice President, Merchandising – Stores and Catalog at Talbot's.
Jim Scarborough stated, “We are extremely pleased that Cinny will be joining Stage Stores, and I know that her strong retail and merchandising background will be an asset to our Company and to our management team. Additionally, she brings a wealth of private label and product development experience to our Company, which will benefit the ongoing refinement and expansion of our private label assortments.”
Mr. Scarborough concluded, “We have made significant progress under Vivian's leadership, and we have built a solid merchandising team that I am confident will be taken to the next level under Cinny's guidance. We thank Vivian for her invaluable contributions to our Company and we wish her well.”
