ROSS STORES PROMOTES BERNIE BRAUTIGAN TO PRESIDENT OF MERCHANDISING

Ross Stores, Inc. has promoted Bernie Brautigan to president of merchandising at Ross. Brautigan will continue to report to Barbara Rentler, the company’s CEO and be responsible for the ladies apparel businesses, children’s, shoes, and accessories.

Brautigan has served as group executive vice president of merchandising for Ross since 2014. Prior to this, he was served as EVP of merchandising and group vice president. Prior to joining Ross Stores, Brautigan spent 20 years in various merchandising positions at Macy’s East.

“Bernie is an extremely talented merchant, and his many valuable contributions have had a significant impact on the growth of our Company over the last 13 years,” said Rentler. “He has developed an outstanding team of merchants, and I am confident that his strong business acumen and proven leadership skills will lead to continued success.”