Macy’s promotes head merchant to president

New York -- Macy's on Monday announced that chief merchandising officer Jeffrey Gennette has been named president of corporation, effectively immediately. Gennette, 52, has been Macy's chief merchant since 2009.



Gennette will retain day-to-day responsibility for Macy’s merchandising functions, and will oversee marketing and macys.com. In addition, he assumes responsibility for Macy’s Private Brands organization.



“As our president, with the additional responsibility for Macy’s private brands, Gennette will have a total view of Macy’s merchandise assortment and marketing strategy – both in stores and online – consistent with our omnichannel vision,” said Terry J. Lundgren, Macy’s chairman and CEO. “Our exclusive private brands, which have provided a powerful competitive advantage for Macy’s, will continue to play a vitally important role in delivering fashion, quality and value to our customers.”