Stage Stores names Peebles coo

HOUSTON Stage Stores announced that Richard Maloney has joined the company as president and coo of its Peebles Division. Maloney succeeds Dennis Abramczyk, who announced his intent to retire in January.

Prior to joining Stage Stores, Maloney spent five years as a business consultant, and seven years as president andceo of the Meier and Frank division of The May Department Stores Company (now part of Macy’s).  Maloney will report to Andy Hall, president and cooof Stage Stores, and will be responsible for all operations of the Peebles Division, including merchandising, marketing, planning and allocation, and store operations. 

“We are extremely pleased and excited that Rich has joined Stage Stores,” stated Hall. “I am confident that, based on Rich’s extensive retail experience and successful track record, he will further strengthen our Peebles management team. Rich will play a key role in the continuing development and growth of the Peebles Division.