Cost Plus names Stevens to board

OAKLAND, Calif. Cost Plus announced that Kenneth Stevens has been appointed by its board of directors, effective immediately, to serve as an independent outside director until the next annual meeting of shareholders. Stevens most recently served as president, coo and secretary of tween Brands and was a member of the board of directors.

Prior to joining Tween Brands in 2007, Stevens served in various executive positions at Limited Brands and some of its subsidiaries from 2002 to 2006, including ceo of Express and president and coo of Bath & Body Works. He also served as chairman and ceo of the Bank One Retail Group from 1996 to 2001.