US retailer Stage Stores, Inc. has appointed Christine Johnston as Senior Vice President, Cosmetics. In this newly created position, Mrs Johnston will report to Andy Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will be responsible for all aspects of the Company’s Cosmetics business, including buying, planning, allocation and replenishment.

Christine Johnston has 20 years of cosmetics retail experience and joins Stage Stores from Macy’s New York, where she was Senior Vice President, Global Management and Manufacturing for the Cosmetics and Fragrance business.

Stage Srores, Inc. aims to aggressively grow their cosmetics business. The company brings brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family to small and mid-size towns and communities through 746 stores located in 39 states, under the five names of Bealls, Goody’s, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage.