EXECUTIVE MOVES: LORI MARTEN NAMED NEW MERCHANDISING LEADER FOR NORDSTROM RACK

Nordstrom has announced that Lori Marten has been appointed executive vice president and general merchandising manager of Nordstrom Rack. In this role, Marten will lead the Rack merchandising team and drive merchandise strategy across Nordstrom Rack stores and NordstromRack.com.

“Throughout her impressive career at Nordstrom, Lori has consistently delivered results, identified and developed new business categories, and led teams with a focus on both short-term objectives and long-term strategic goals,” said Gemma Lionello, President of Nordstrom Rack. “Lori’s deep understanding of our business and our customers will help fuel the momentum for Nordstrom Rack as we continue to expand our store fleet and improve the customer experience, both in-stores and online.”

Lionello added, “Lori will also help us deepen relationships with our brand partners so we can continue to offer customers everyday deals on the brands they love and want.”

As a tenured leader with more than 25 years of retail experience, Lori has served in merchandising roles across various areas of the Nordstrom business, including accessories, home, specialized, and men’s. Most recently, she was senior vice president and divisional merchandise manager of Nordstrom’s men’s and women’s specialized, active, and performance outerwear categories.