BELLPORT, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perfumania Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERF) (“Perfumania” or "the Company"), a U.S. specialty retailer and distributor of fragrances and related beauty products, today announced the appointment of Frank J. Furlan as Chief Executive Officer of Perfumania's Retail Store and E-Commerce Operations, effective August 15, 2016.
Mr. Furlan joins Perfumania from The Swatch Group (U.S.) Inc., where he served as President since 2012. During his tenure, he developed and implemented highly effective marketing and sales strategies, resulting in increased retail and e-commerce sales. His career in luxury goods, retail, beauty and fragrance spans near three decades, including senior management positions at Revlon, Estee Lauder and Bijan Fragrances. Mr. Furlan is a graduate of Boston University, from which he holds a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Marketing.
As Chief Executive Officer of Perfumania's Retail Store and E-Commerce Operations, Mr. Furlan will oversee the Company’s retail store and e-commerce sales division and report directly to Stephen Nussdorf, Executive Chairman of the Board.
“We are thrilled to have Frank join the Perfumania team,” said Stephen Nussdorf. “Throughout his career, Frank has built and led dedicated, high-performing sales teams that have executed strategic marketing initiatives resulting in added consumer awareness, brand appreciation and revenue share growth. We look forward to leveraging Frank’s deep knowledge of the retail, beauty and fragrance landscapes to help us better utilize our omni-channel operations, evolve our brand portfolio, and successfully introduce new concepts across our retail stores to increase revenues and enhance our profitability.”
About Perfumania Holdings, Inc.
Perfumania Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERF) is the largest specialty retailer and distributor of fragrances and related beauty products across the United States. Perfumania has a 30 year history of innovative marketing and sales management, brand development, license sourcing and wholesale distribution making it the premier destination for fragrances and other beauty supplies. As of April 30, 2016 the Company operated 303 corporate-owned retail stores as well as e-commerce, specializing in the sale of fragrances and related products across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also operates a wholesale distribution network. For additional information please visit www.perfumaniaholdings.com or contact us at perf@jcir.com.