Entries by E.A. Hughes

Saving Gap: Lots of Opportunity, or Lost Cause?

Heading into the holiday season, Gap Inc. is confronted by major internal challenges — beyond satisfying customers seeking gifts. By David Moin on November 21, 2019 WWD With Gap Inc. reporting third-quarter earnings Thursday, investors are looking for answers: Will the spin-off of Old Navy happen as planned by mid 2020 or get postponed; who […]

REINVENTING THE MERCHANT SUITE

The role of retail Merchant Leader continues to be redefined and transformed. Customer expectations are the driving force behind this leadership transformation. Every segment of retailing is challenged with finding Merchant leaders who can inspire young teams, enhance and expedite the product development cycle, define and build desirable proprietary brands and make decisions that are […]

Solomon Page Changes the Recruitment Landscape for Fashion, Retail, and Beauty Markets

The Company Acquires Retained Executive Search Firm E.A. Hughes & Co. NEW YORK, NY, January 28, 2019—Solomon Page, a specialty niche provider of staffing solutions and executive search, announces the acquisition of E.A. Hughes & Co., a leading retained executive search firm servicing the retail and consumer markets. Founded by Elaine Hughes in 1991, E.A. […]

WWD EXCLUSIVE: Solomon Page Acquires E.A. Hughes & Co.

As seen on WWD, January 28, 2019. Solomon Page, a $185 million staffing and executive search firm servicing 14 different sectors, has acquired E.A. Hughes & Co., a retained executive search firm. “Our primary driver of growth historically has been organic,” said Lloyd Solomon, a founding partner and managing director of Solomon Page. “We attract […]

Tapping Non-Department Store Talent, Nordstrom Names Tesco, Expedia Executive To Top Technology Post

Excerpt from Forbes, August 7, 2018 “Mesrobian’s tech experience, particularly from Expedia, which has a lightning response to all inquiries regarding their services, is what retail needs to harness: quick response in all aspects—customer facing, as well as the operational piece, such as [product] sourcing and delivery,” she told me. And while it might seem […]

J.C. Penney’s Latest Challenge: CEO to Exit

Excerpt from WWD, May 23, 2018  http://wwd.com/business-news/retail/penneys-ceo-departs-1202679192/ “Marvin is leaving behind a good team of people in the office of the chairman to sustain the business until they find a new leader. It’s a solid office of the chairman with executives with skills that complement each others,” observed Elaine Hughes, founder and ceo of E.A. […]

Bob Marchant joins E.A. Hughes & Co.

E.A. Hughes Appoints Bob Marchant as Vice President E.A. Hughes Names Head of Los Angeles Office November 16, 2017  Executive search firm, E.A. Hughes & Co., has appointed Bob Marchant as vice president and director of its Los Angeles office. “Patience pays off, and after knowing of Bob and his unique consultative abilities for many […]