CANADA: Nygard names Robertson president

By | 24 April 2012

Canadian women's apparel retailer Nygård International has appointed Dawn Robertson as president of its fashions business, replacing Jim Bennett.

Robertson will be based at the company's recently opened New York headquarters, and also join the executive committee.

She will take responsibility for all aspects of design, production, sales, merchandising and marketing for the Nygård fashion brands, as well as licensing the Nygård brand worldwide.

Chairman Peter Nygård said: "She brings with her an excellent track record of retail and merchandising experience and will be instrumental in taking Nygård to the next level."

Bennett has been promoted to vice chairman of the company.

Prior to joining the company, Robertson held various senior positions at United Retail Group, owner of the Avenue brand, which was sold to private equity firm Versa Capital Management last week. Robertson previously worked at May Department Stores, Saks and Macy's.

Sectors: Apparel, Manufacturing

Companies: Saks, Macy’s

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