Ross Stores appoints Brian Morrow as President and CMO

Ross Stores has appointed Brian Morrow as President and Chief Merchandising Officer of dd's Discounts effective December 7, 2015. Morrow will report directly to Barbara Rentler, the company's Chief Executive Officer, and be responsible for directing all aspects of merchandising at dd's Discounts.

Rentler said, “We are delighted to have Brian join our senior management team. We are confident that his proven business acumen and broad-based merchandising management experience will be valuable resources in driving the successful long-term growth of dd's Discount.”

Most recently, Morrow served as president and chief merchandising officer for Stein Mart, since April 2014 directing all buying, planning and allocation, marketing, and e-commerce initiatives. He joined Stein Martin February 2010 as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. Morrow is a seasoned merchant with more than 30 years of in-depth merchandising management experience including roles with Macy's West, Mervyn's, Macy's North/Marshall Field's, and May Company.