J. Jill Group, Quincy, MA, reported a third quarter net loss of $2.9 million, compared with $3.6 million in net income a year ago.
The Quincy, MA-based women’s apparel and footwear marketer saw its third quarter sales rise from $80 million to $82.3 million. The quarter ended Sept. 27.
In a statement Gordon R. Cooke, the company’s president and chief executive officer, attributed the “challenging” results to “infrastructure weaknesses and transition issues – with respect to both channel migration and merchandising and product development – and the impact these factors have had on our recent merchandise offerings.”
The company has shaken up its product management and sourcing division. Patricia C. Lee has resigned her position as president of merchandising and product development for personal reasons, effective immediately. Stephen Pearson was promoted to executive vice president of merchandising and product development.
On Monday J. Jill announced that John M. Pletzke had been appointed vice president of product management and sourcing, a newly created position. Pletzke had most recently been vice president of production and global sourcing for the Banana Republic division of The Gap Stores Inc.
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