Dive Summary:

• Former Talbots SVP of stores Lesli Gilbert will now serve as Executive Vice President of stores and operations for The Wet Seal. Gilbert will replace Barbara Cook, following her resignation in February.
• “We are pleased to welcome Lesli and believe she is an ideal fit with Wet Seal’s business, brand positioning and organizational culture," said Wet Seal CEO John Goodman in a statement.
• The Wet Seal currently operates 526 retail locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rice. The company also controls 62 Arden B stores.

From the article:

"Lesli will take responsibility for leading our field organization and store teams, inspiring the vision and values of our Wet Seal and Arden B brands in stores and driving consistent execution. We look forward to her contributions as we continue to pursue our fast fashion strategies and position the business to achieve consistent, long-term growth.”