SBC's Matt Wilson shares his thoughts on The Limited and their new CEO

After six months without a CEO, The Limited announced that Diane Ellis, the former Brooks Bros. President and Chief Operating Officer will take over as CEO on August 26. SBC’s Matt Wilson stated that Ellis has “a bulletproof resume and experience in consumer products and specialty retail.” Wilson stated “She knows both sides of the house from operations and finance to merchandise assortment and marketing.  She’ll work with a similar footprint with The Limited at 259 stores; Brooks Brothers has about 300 stores in the U.S. and internationally, plus a vibrant online and catalogue business.” Ellis is joining the Limited after they recently announced their plans for expansion in both traditional and outlet stores.

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