Annette Repasch, a multichannel retail veteran of 25 years, has been appointed chief merchandising officer by ValueVision Media -- having served just joined the company as vice president of softlines in May. Ms. Repasch will spearhead the company's merchandising strategy and product development.
Before joining ValueVision, the retail vet punched her ticket as senior vice president and general merchandise manager of Stage Stores, Inc., as vice president and general merchandise manager of apparel & accessories for QVC (U.S.), as well as in senior merchandising roles at Saks Inc., Lane Bryant and Bon-Ton. Statements from Ms. Repasch and ValueVision President Bob Ayd appear after the jump.
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