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David Bernstein Named President of Beauty Brands
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 12, 2009) – Beauty Brands has named David Bernstein as president and chief operating officer for the company. Previously, Bernstein served as chief operating officer.
Bernstein began his career with Beauty Brands in 1995 as one of the company’s original associates assisting in all areas of the start up business. During his tenure, Bernstein has been involved in concept development, operations, site selection and logistics with direct supervision of merchandise, marketing, store operations, human resources and associate development.
“Beauty Brands is about bringing to the customer the best beauty experience they can find anywhere,” said Robert Bernstein, founder and CEO of Beauty Brands. “David has been an instrumental force guiding that concept since day one, and has provided leadership and vision for the company every step of the way.”
Despite a downturn in the current retail environment, Beauty Brands saw consistent growth in 2008, as well as during its previous 13 years, with 48 of 50 quarters experiencing comparable store increases. Beauty Brands plans to open three new locations in 2009 and double its location count by 2013.
“From day one Beauty Brands has intended to be a national brand. Our team has a focused approach and is meticulous about every detail of the customer experience. We feel we’ve based our business on a solid model,” said David Bernstein.
Currently the company employs more than 1,850 salon professionals and sales associates and offers more than 10,000 salon quality products at 52 locations in 11 states.
David Bernstein received his MBA in marketing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is a graduate of the University of Kansas.
Founded in 1995, Beauty Brands is a revolutionary concept in the beauty industry: a full-service salon and spa within a dynamic retail environment, providing one-stop convenience for both high quality products and services. Beauty Brands array of services includes haircuts, texturizing, manicures, pedicures, facials, massage therapy, hair removal services and more. Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Beauty Brands has 52 locations in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas. For more information, please visit www.beautybrands.com.
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