Executive Changes at Charming Shoppes

Bensalem, Pa., Charming Shoppes promoted Diane M. Paccione to group divisional president, a newly created executive management position in which she will have responsibility for the company’s Fashion Bug and Catherine Plus Sizes brands. Paccione will also serve as president of Fashion Bug, and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the brand. Paccione replaces Elizabeth Wilson as president of Fashion Bug. Wilson is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

The retailer also announced that LuAnn Via has joined Charming Shoppes as the president of Catherines Plus Sizes and a member of the company’s executive leadership team. Via will have direct responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Catherines Plus Sizes brand.