NEW YORK — Several respected cosmetics merchants have moved to new companies. Early next year, Kathy Steirly will relocate to Illinois to join Walgreen Co. as divisional merchandise manager for beauty. Steirly was recently vice president of merchandising for Eckerd Corp. prior to the company’s sale to CVS Corp. and Brooks Pharmacy. She is credited with revamping Eckerd’s cosmetics department and elevating the position of beauty in the chain. Steirly replaces Cheryl Schultz, who will assume the role of divisional merchandise manager for fashion.
Marti Bentley is now the director of beauty at Brooks Pharmacy, which is busy absorbing a portion of the Eckerd stores. Bentley was recently merchandise manager for Duane Reade. She helped launch Duane Reade’s Apt. 5 beauty and bath line as well as develop upscale skin care centers at the Manhattan-based chain.
Multiple Beauty Merchant Moves
NEW YORK — Several respected cosmetics merchants have moved to new companies. Early next year, Kathy Steirly will relocate to Illinois to join Walgreen Co. as divisional merchandise manager for beauty. Steirly was recently vice president of...
