Stage Stores announces Christine Johnston SVP, cosmetics

HOUSTON, Tex. Stage Stores announced that Christine Johnston has joined the company as SVP cosmetics. Johnston will report to Andy Hall, president and CEO, and will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s cosmetics business, including buying, planning, allocation and replenishment for both the Houston and South Hill Divisions.

Johnston has 20 years of cosmetics retail experience and joins the company from Macy’s New York, where she was SVP, GMM for the cosmetics and fragrance business.

Andy Hall stated, “I believe this strategic move gives our company a tremendous opportunity to aggressively grow our cosmetics business by taking advantage of the combined leverage of both the Houston and South Hill Divisions. Christine’s stellar reputation in the cosmetics market, combined with her strong leadership skills, is a great fit for our company and this opportunity.”