Executive changes at Charming Shoppes

Bensalem, Pa. Charming Shoppes reported the appointment of MaryEllen MacDowell as the president of Fashion Bug and the appointment of Laura Johnson as the executive VP merchandising and product development, of Fashion Bug.

MacDowell joined Charming Shoppes in 2002. Since January 2009, she has served as president of the company's Lane Bryant Outlet division.

Most recently, Johnson held the position of president and CEO of Zac Posen/House of Z LLC, a manufacturer of luxury women's apparel.