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Macy's promotes Jeffrey Gennette to president

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American department store Macy’s has promoted chief merchandising officer

Jeffrey Gennette to president of the corporation, effective immediately.

Gennette, a 31-year-veteran of Macy’s has been its chief merchant for the past five years, in his new role he will retain day-to-day responsibility for Macy's merchandising functions, as well as overseeing the marketing and macys.com. In addition, he assumes oversight responsibility for Macy's Private Brands organisation.

He will report to Terry J. Lundgren, Macy's, Inc. chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and will continue to be based in New York City.

Commenting on the appointment, Lundgren said: “Jeff Gennette is an outstanding merchant who has proven to be an insightful strategist and strong leader in our company. As our president, with the additional responsibility for Macy’s private brands, Gennette will have a total view of Macy’s merchandise assortment and marketing strategy – both in stores and online – consistent with our omnichannel vision.

“Our exclusive private brands, which have provided a powerful competitive advantage for Macy’s, will continue to play a vitally important role in delivering fashion, quality and value to our customers.”

Gennette joined Macy's in 1983 as an executive trainee and has held varying positions at the retailer including chairman and CEO of Macy's West Coast and Northwest divisions, as well as director of stores for Macy's central division.

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