Stein Mart names Cohen to board

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Stein Mart today announced the appointment of Irwin Cohen to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.

Cohen is a retired partner of Deloitte & Touche, where he was most recently the global managing partner of the consumer products, retail and services practice. Prior to that position, he was managing partner of the retail practice in the United States for Deloitte & Touche. He is currently a senior advisor at the Peter J. Solomon Company.

"We are delighted to welcome Irwin to Stein Mart's board of directors," said Jay Stein, chairman of the board. "His extensive knowledge and experience in the retail business will be invaluable to us as we work to re-energize our company and return value to shareholders."