NEW YORK, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
manufacturer, joint venture, and investment company The
Powell Companies Real, LLC, which specializes in
quality and fashionable apparel and accessories for real-sized
women, announces the appointment
of Joseph Boitano as Brand President.
This is a newly created position for the company.
Boitano will be responsible for the growth and development of
the DUBGEE by Whoopi collection through wholesale and digital
partnerships, licensing and more. Additionally, he will identify
opportunities for future acquisitions for The Powell Companies
Real, LLC.
"We are delighted to welcome Joe to The Powell Companies Real as
Brand President. His extensive
knowledge of the industry, coupled with incredible merchandising
and business building skill sets, will position our company
perfectly for continued future growth," said Steven B. Powell, Chairman of The Powell
Companies Real.
Boitano has had a storied career in the fashion and retail
industries. He was most recently Co-CEO of Lands' End and formerly
the Executive Vice President, Chief Merchant & Head
of Design there. Prior to Lands' End, Boitano held similar
leadership positions at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman
and I. Magnin.
"I'm excited to join The Powell Companies Real and I am looking
forward to leading the company to future growth by identifying
white spaces and building new brands," said Boitano. "The DUBGEE by
Whoopi brand presents a unique opportunity to develop
differentiated product for real-sized women and men."
The Powell Companies Real, LLC is a diversified designer,
manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of apparel and
accessories in both the North American and international markets.
Principals of TPCR have been involved for decades in the launch of
private label and celebrity brands. Current brands include DUBGEE
by Whoopi, Oopi by Whoopi (children), Alessandra Belle, Legionwear, Whitney Morgan, and numerous private label
brands. TPCR partners with the finest factories in the world
including several in China,
Vietnam and India, enabling TPCR to source the finest
products globally.
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SOURCE The Powell Companies Real, LLC