Dakin in at Warnaco

New York–based Warnaco Group Inc. named Bob Dakin senior vice president of retail, a new position for the company. In his new job, Dakin will oversee Warnaco’s retail operation and identify new retail opportunities for the manufacturing giant. Previously, Dakin was senior vice president of store operations for J. Jill and has held executive positions at Brooks Brothers, Ann Taylor and Lord & Taylor.