Bebe Stores, Inc. Names Brigitte Bogart as EVP of Design and Product Development
February 20, 2013 at 07:00 am EST
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Bebe Stores, Inc. announced its appointment of Brigitte Bogart as Executive Vice President of Design and Product Development, effective immediately. Rejoining bebe in a newly created role, Ms. Bogart will lead the design team for the brand. She reports to Steve Birkhold, bebe's recently appointed CEO.
Most recently, she was founder of LHM Design, Inc. where women's apparel that she designed was sold in high-end contemporary retailers. Ms. Bogart has also held senior design positions at Arden B (a division of The Wet Seal) and Laundry by Shelli Segal.
bebe stores, inc. is primarily engaged in the business of operating retail rent-to-own franchise stores. The Company's rent-to-own Buddy's franchise stores offer furniture, appliances, and consumer electronics to consumers through rent-to-own agreements. The Company leases space for all of its Buddy's franchise stores under operating leases. It offers various product categories, including Featured, New, Clothing, Dresses, Denim, Shoes, and Accessories. Its Featured category includes Bandage Dresses, Bridal, Fall, and Halloween, among others. Its Clothing category includes Tops, Bottoms, Denim, Jackets, and Activewear, among others. Its Dresses category consists of Bandage Dresses, Bodycon Dresses, Denim Dresses, Little Black Dresses, Logo Dresses, Mini Dresses, Midi Dresses, Maxi Dresses, and others. Its Accessories include Bags, Belts, Hats, Shoes, Sunglasses, Watches. The Company operates approximately 64 stores in 12 states in the southeastern United States.