Stein Mart names new chief merchant

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Brian Morrow has been appointed EVP and chief merchandising officer of Stein Mart. Morrow has more than 25 years of merchandise leadership, most recently as SVP and general merchandising manager at Macy's West. He previously served in that position at Mervyn's and Macy's North/Marshall Field's, with earlier positions at Robinsons-May/Meier & Frank. Morrow will have responsibility for Stein Mart's entire merchandising and planning/allocation complex when he assumes his new position on Jan. 31.

William Moll, who has had responsibility for ladies' apparel and accessories since 2003, has resigned his position as SVPand general merchandising manager.

"We're delighted to welcome Brian to the Stein Mart team," commented David Stovall, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Stein Mart.  "With his depth of industry knowledge and demonstrated leadership, Brian brings a fresh focus to our merchandising organization that will benefit our customers as we move forward."