Former Macy’s Chief Merchandising Officer to Lead 7 For All Mankind® and Splendid®
TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. (DELT/Tel Aviv Stock Exchange,
DELTY.PK/OTCQX), the global manufacturer and marketer of branded and
private label apparel products for men, women and children, as well as
leisurewear, activewear and denim, today announced that it has named Tim
Baxter as Chief Executive Officer of Delta Galil Premium Brands,
responsible for 7 For All Mankind® and Splendid®. Mr. Baxter is a highly
accomplished retail and fashion-merchandising executive, and the former
Chief Merchandising Officer of Macy’s Inc.
“I look forward to building on this
loyalty, as we look for new ways to maximize the opportunities to grow
these brands across all channels -- both in the U.S. and globally.”
“We are very pleased to welcome such a strong and strategic industry
leader as Tim to oversee Delta Galil Premium Brands, where we see
tremendous opportunity to grow through category expansion and new global
markets,” said Isaac Dabah, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Galil.
“Tim’s highly profitable strategic partnerships at Macy’s with many of
the world’s most renowned brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin
Klein, licensed deals with The Finish Line and Sunglass Hut, and
launching Macy’s first activewear private brand Ideology, will be
extremely valuable in taking 7 For All Mankind and Splendid into their
next phase of growth.”
With more than 26 years of expertise from Macy’s, Inc., Mr. Baxter
served in a wide range of merchandising categories, including Executive
Vice President and General Merchandising Manager of ready-to-wear.
During his tenure, he led Macy’s fashion office, multicultural business
development and licensed business. Mr. Baxter ultimately became Chief
Merchandising Officer, with responsibility for all categories at Macy’s, Macys.com,
Macy’s Backstage off price concept, and Bluemercury. He is currently a
member of the Jay H. Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania Advisory Board, and a member of the Ronald
McDonald House of New York Board of Directors. Mr. Baxter holds a
Bachelor’s Degree from Miami University in Ohio.
“7 For All Mankind and Splendid are two powerful brands, with strong and
loyal consumers,” said Mr. Baxter. “I look forward to building on this
loyalty, as we look for new ways to maximize the opportunities to grow
these brands across all channels -- both in the U.S. and globally.”
About Delta Galil Industries
Delta Galil Industries is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded
and private label apparel products for men, women and children. Since
its inception in 1975, the Company has continually strived to create
products that follow a body-before-fabric philosophy, placing equal
emphasis on comfort, aesthetics and quality. Delta Galil develops
innovative seamless apparel including bras, shapewear and socks;
intimate apparel for women; extensive lines of underwear for men;
babywear, activewear, sleepwear, and leisurewear. Delta Galil also
designs, develops, markets and sells branded denim apparel under the
brand 7 For All Mankind®, and ladies apparel under the brands
Splendid® and Ella Moss®. For more information, visit www.deltagalil.com.
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