Duluth Holdings Inc. Announces Stephanie Pugliese as President and CEO
Duluth Trading Company (NASDAQ: DLTH) has announced the appointment of Stephanie Pugliese as President and CEO, effective May 5, 2025. Pugliese, who previously served as President and CEO from 2015 to 2019, will also join the Board of Directors.
During her previous tenure following the company's IPO, Pugliese led Duluth Trading through its most successful period, achieving a doubling of net sales and improved profitability. Chairman Stephen L. Schlecht highlighted Pugliese's deep understanding of the brand's solution-based products and customer-centric approach, noting that recent investments in systems, sourcing, and distribution will provide a strong foundation for delivering differentiated products and superior customer experience.
Duluth Trading Company (NASDAQ: DLTH) ha annunciato la nomina di Stephanie Pugliese come Presidente e CEO, con effetto dal 5 maggio 2025. Pugliese, che in precedenza ha ricoperto il ruolo di Presidente e CEO dal 2015 al 2019, entrerà anche a far parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione.
Durante il suo precedente mandato dopo l'IPO dell'azienda, Pugliese ha guidato Duluth Trading attraverso il suo periodo più di successo, raddoppiando le vendite nette e migliorando la redditività. Il Presidente Stephen L. Schlecht ha sottolineato la profonda comprensione da parte di Pugliese dei prodotti basati su soluzioni del marchio e dell'approccio incentrato sul cliente, notando che i recenti investimenti in sistemi, approvvigionamento e distribuzione forniranno una base solida per offrire prodotti differenziati e un'esperienza cliente superiore.
Duluth Trading Company (NASDAQ: DLTH) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Stephanie Pugliese como Presidenta y CEO, con efecto a partir del 5 de mayo de 2025. Pugliese, quien anteriormente se desempeñó como Presidenta y CEO de 2015 a 2019, también se unirá a la Junta Directiva.
Durante su mandato anterior tras la OPI de la empresa, Pugliese lideró Duluth Trading a través de su período más exitoso, logrando duplicar las ventas netas y mejorar la rentabilidad. El Presidente Stephen L. Schlecht destacó la profunda comprensión de Pugliese sobre los productos basados en soluciones de la marca y su enfoque centrado en el cliente, señalando que las recientes inversiones en sistemas, abastecimiento y distribución proporcionarán una base sólida para ofrecer productos diferenciados y una experiencia superior al cliente.
둘루스 트레이딩 컴퍼니 (NASDAQ: DLTH)는 스테파니 푸글리제를 2025년 5월 5일부터 사장 겸 CEO로 임명한다고 발표했습니다. 푸글리제는 2015년부터 2019년까지 사장 겸 CEO로 재직했으며, 이사회에도 합류할 예정입니다.
IPO 이후의 이전 재임 기간 동안 푸글리제는 둘루스 트레이딩을 가장 성공적인 시기로 이끌어, 순매출을 두 배로 늘리고 수익성을 개선했습니다. 스티븐 L. 슐레히트 의장은 푸글리제가 브랜드의 솔루션 기반 제품과 고객 중심 접근 방식에 대한 깊은 이해를 가지고 있다고 강조하며, 최근 시스템, 소싱 및 유통에 대한 투자들이 차별화된 제품과 우수한 고객 경험을 제공하는 강력한 기반이 될 것이라고 언급했습니다.
Duluth Trading Company (NASDAQ: DLTH) a annoncé la nomination de Stephanie Pugliese en tant que Présidente et CEO, à compter du 5 mai 2025. Pugliese, qui a précédemment occupé le poste de Présidente et CEO de 2015 à 2019, rejoindra également le Conseil d'Administration.
Lors de son précédent mandat après l'introduction en bourse de l'entreprise, Pugliese a conduit Duluth Trading à travers sa période la plus réussie, doublant le chiffre d'affaires net et améliorant la rentabilité. Le Président Stephen L. Schlecht a souligné la profonde compréhension de Pugliese des produits basés sur des solutions de la marque et son approche centrée sur le client, notant que les récents investissements dans les systèmes, l'approvisionnement et la distribution fourniront une base solide pour offrir des produits différenciés et une expérience client supérieure.
Duluth Trading Company (NASDAQ: DLTH) hat die Ernennung von Stephanie Pugliese zur Präsidentin und CEO bekannt gegeben, die am 5. Mai 2025 in Kraft tritt. Pugliese, die zuvor von 2015 bis 2019 als Präsidentin und CEO tätig war, wird auch dem Vorstand beitreten.
Während ihrer vorherigen Amtszeit nach dem Börsengang des Unternehmens führte Pugliese Duluth Trading durch seine erfolgreichste Phase, in der die Nettoumsätze verdoppelt und die Rentabilität verbessert wurden. Vorsitzender Stephen L. Schlecht hob Pugliese's tiefes Verständnis für die lösungsorientierten Produkte der Marke und ihren kundenorientierten Ansatz hervor und bemerkte, dass die jüngsten Investitionen in Systeme, Beschaffung und Distribution eine solide Grundlage für die Bereitstellung differenzierter Produkte und ein überragendes Kundenerlebnis bieten werden.
- Return of successful former CEO who previously doubled net sales (2015-2019)
- Strategic investments already made in systems, sourcing, and distribution
- Leadership with proven track record of enhancing profitability
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MOUNT HOREB, Wis., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) (“Duluth Trading” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DLTH), a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s workwear, casual wear, outdoor apparel, and accessories, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Pugliese as its President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2025.
“We are delighted to welcome Stephanie back to Duluth Trading as our President and CEO,” said Stephen L. Schlecht, Chairman of Duluth Trading. “Following our initial public offering and during her previous tenure as President and CEO from 2015 through 2019, Stephanie was instrumental in leading our most successful period to date, doubling net sales and enhancing overall profitability.”
Mr. Schlecht added, “Stephanie’s intimate understanding of our brand ethos, solution-based products, and customer-centric philosophy ensures she will make an immediate impact. Her exceptional experience and expertise in leading brand-focused consumer businesses will be invaluable as we drive toward sustainable and profitable growth. Over the past several years, Duluth has made significant investments in systems, sourcing, and distribution that will serve as a strong foundation as we work to deliver differentiated products and an excellent customer experience.”
About Stephanie Pugliese
A 30-year retail veteran, Ms. Pugliese brings a wealth of branded apparel, retail, and merchandising experience to the Company. She first joined Duluth Trading in November 2008 as Vice President of Product and Merchandising. In July 2010, Ms. Pugliese was promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Merchandising and Chief Marketing Officer. In February 2012, she was promoted to President and Chief Marketing Officer. From February 2014 to February 2015, Ms. Pugliese served as President and Chief Operating Officer, and from February 2015 to August 2019, Ms. Pugliese served as President and CEO of Duluth Trading.
From September 2019 to May 2020, Ms. Pugliese served as President of North America for Under Armour, Inc. and as its President of the Americas from June 2020 until March 2023. Ms. Pugliese joined the board of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. in March 2023 and served on the American Eagle Outfitters board from August 2024 to April 2025. She also currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle and Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants. Earlier in her career, Ms. Pugliese held several executive positions with Lands’ End, Inc. from 2005 to 2008 and Ann, Inc. from 2000 to 2003. Ms. Pugliese holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from New York University Stern School of Business.
Ms. Pugliese said, “I am incredibly excited to be rejoining Duluth Trading at this pivotal time in its journey to profitable growth. I know from my long tenure at the company spanning merchandising, marketing and leadership roles what a special brand it is and I am honored that Steve and the Board are giving me the opportunity to once again lead this talented team.”
About Duluth Trading
Duluth Trading is a lifestyle brand for the Modern, Self-Reliant American. Based in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, we offer high quality, solution-based casual wear, workwear, and accessories for men and women who lead a hands-on lifestyle and who value a job well-done. We provide our customers an engaging and entertaining experience. Our marketing incorporates humor and storytelling that conveys the uniqueness of our products in a distinctive, fun way, and are available through our content-rich website, catalogs, and “store like no other” retail locations. We are committed to outstanding customer service backed by our “No Bull Guarantee” - if it’s not right, we’ll fix it. Visit our website at http://www.duluthtrading.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon Duluth Trading's current expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond Duluth Trading's control. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. Duluth Trading assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances or other changes affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.
Investor Contact: Tom Filandro ICR, Inc. (646) 277-1200 DuluthIR@icrinc.com
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