Kohl's hires evp of product development

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 9/28/2004 12:29:00 PM

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Kohl's Department Stores has hired Peggy Eskenasi as executive vice president of product development, a newly created position.

Eskenasi will oversee private brand development for Kohl's. Her appointment completes the previously announced five-member merchandising realignment, which includes three executive vice presidents/general merchandise managers and an executive vice president planning and allocation, all reporting to Kevin Mansell, president.

"Her experience encompasses every facet of product development, and her level of innovation and acute attention to quality will be instrumental in our continued focus on merchandise newness," said Mansell.

Prior to joining Kohl's, Eskenasi was president of private label brand development for Saks Inc. Eskenasi previously served as vice president-general manager for Frederick Atkins.