Bergdorf Goodman , seeking to strengthen its merchandising organization, has promoted two divisional merchandise managers to general merchandise managers.

George Fountas has been promoted to senior vice president and general merchandise officer for women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, beauty and Little BG.

Also, Young-Su Kim has been promoted to senior vice president and general merchandise manager for menswear. He’s also been named men’s fashion director.

Separately, Melissa Xides, Bergdorf’s chief retail officer, will leave the company on Nov. 26. She will become president of an undisclosed company within the hospitality industry. Bergdorf’s is exploring how to fill that role, but in the meantime, Bergdorf’s president Tracy Margolies will oversee the retail team, including it

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