Gymboree sales up in Jan., appoints new CFO

San Francisco The Gymboree Corp. reported net sales from retail operations for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Jan. 30, of $295.7 million, up 4% from $284.8 million in the same period last year. Same-store sales for the fourth fiscal quarter decreased 2%.

The company also announced the promotion of Jeffrey Harris from VP finance to CFO. Former CFO Blair Lambert will continue as COO through the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

Lambert announced his intention to retire from day-to-day management after the completion of the third quarter but will thereafter continue to serve the company as a member of the board of directors.