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Susan Connell joined Christopher & Banks as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandise Officer in July 2007. One of her first accomplishments was developing the Sourcing Department for Christopher & Banks' Brands. Previously Ms. Connell was Senior Vice President and General Merchandising Manager for Lane Bryant the most recognized plus-size retailer in the country. Prior to that she was Senior Vice President Product Development at E Specialty Brands where she transformed a multi-division maternity company into a cohesive fashion brand. Her history also includes a position as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Motherswork Inc. a specialty retailer of maternity apparel with 800 stores. Her earlier experience includes serving as Divisional Merchandise Manager for G.H. Bass & Co. an apparel footwear and accessories retailer catering to men women and children. There she repositioned the men's apparel brand to a more contemporary customer and grew the accessory business from $34 M to $49 M. Ms. Connell was also recruited by and reported directly to the CEO at United Retail Group. She built a thriving Product Development Department and successfully integrated 400 strip centers and 180 Mall stores into a new Brand. She served as General Merchandise Manager for Petite Sophisticate and Divisional Merchandise Manager for August Max Woman where she started her career. | 