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Wet Seal Promotes Two Merchandising Executives
The Wet Seal Inc. announced on April 1 promotions for two of its divisional merchandising managers.
Kim Bajrech, was promoted to senior vice president, general merchandising manager of apparel. Since 2009, she served as vice president, divisional merchandising manager for apparel. Debbie Shinn was appointed to senior vice president, general merchandising manager of accessories and ready-to-wear. She also served as the vice president, divisional merchandising manager for accessories and ready-to-wear since 2009.
Both will report to John Goodman, Wet Seal’s chief executive officer. “We are thrilled to recognize the talents and accomplishments of Kim and Debbie,” Goodman said. “They have a deep understanding of the fast-fashion market, they know the Wet Seal customer well, and they are executing on all fronts as we return the business to its roots.” The company operates retail under the Wet Seal and Arden B nameplates. The Wet Seal division is in the middle of a transformation to fast-fashion retail.
