MacDowell named president of Charming Outlets

BENSALEM, Pa. Charming Shoppes has announced that MaryEllen MacDowell has been appointed president of Charming Outlets, effective immediately. She succeeds Jeffrey Elliott, who has left the company to pursue another career opportunity.

MacDowell will have leadership responsibility for the company's Lane Bryant Outlet and Petite Sophisticate Outlet retail chains, and will report to Joseph Baron, EVP and COO of Charming Shoppes.

MacDowell has served as SVP and general merchandise manager of apparel and accessories at the company's Lane Bryant brand since 2007. From 2002 to 2007, she was the VP and divisional merchandise manager for plus sportswear, dresses, and swimwear for the company's Fashion Bug brand.