Stage Stores appoints COO, merchandising exec

Houston Stage Stores announced Wednesday it has named Richard Maloney chief merchandising officer and Edward Record COO.

Both will report to Andy Hall, president and CEO.

Maloney, a former Macy’s executive, will oversee all of the merchandising, planning and allocation functions of the Houston division.

Record, a former Kohl’s and Belk finance executive, will continue to oversee the company’s finance, information technology, internal audit, logistics, risk management and legal functions, and will add responsibilities for real estate and store construction.

Stage Stores said it has launched a search for a CFO.

Stage Stores operates 758 stores in 39 states, under the Bealls, Goody’s, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage banners.