US retailer Ross Stores announces leadership changes in merchandising

Karen Fleming is being promoted to President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Ross Dress for Less, continuing to report directly to Barbara Rentler, Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Fleming is currently President and Chief Merchandising Officer of dd’s DISCOUNTS and is responsible for directing all aspects of merchandising at dd’s. In her new role, Ms. Fleming will oversee the merchandising responsibilities at Ross Dress for Less.

Karen Sykes will become President and Chief Merchandising Officer, dd’s DISCOUNTS, also continuing to report directly to Barbara Rentler, Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Sykes will replace Ms. Fleming upon her promotion. Ms. Sykes currently serves as Executive Vice President, Merchandising overseeing Men’s and Children’s at Ross Dress for Less. In her new role, Ms. Sykes will direct all aspects of merchandising at dd’s.

In commenting, Chief Executive Officer Barbara Rentler said, “We are very pleased to announce the promotions of these two extremely talented senior executives. Karen Fleming is a gifted and seasoned executive with over two decades at our Company serving in different leadership roles at both Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS. I’m excited for Karen as she takes on this new role leading the merchandising efforts for the entire Ross Dress for Less chain. Karen Sykes is a skilled merchant with over three decades of experience within our organization. I’m delighted for Karen’s well-deserved promotion, where she will lead the dd’s DISCOUNTS merchandising team. I believe her in-depth knowledge of the off-price business and demonstrated leadership skills will drive continued profitable growth at dd’s.”

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