Former Limited exec joins Burlington Coat Factory board

BURLINGTON, N.J. Burlington Coat Factory announced the appointment of Jay Margolis to the company’s board of directors effective Dec. 15. Margolis most recently served as CEO of Limited Corp., where he oversaw operations of Limited Brands’ apparel division (Express and Limited Stores) and was responsible for revamping the product line as well as operations.

Prior to Limited, Margolis served as president, COO and director of Reebok International Ltd. and as CEO and chairman of the board of Esprit de Corporation, USA where he led growth strategies.

“I am honored to join the board of Burlington Coat Factory, and excited to offer my retail and branded merchandise experience to help the management team seize the many opportunities that lie ahead,” said Margolis. “I look forward to working with Tom Kingsbury and my fellow board members to achieve the company’s long term potential.”