MaryAnne Morin joins Belk as president and chief merchandising officer.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Privately-owned department store Belk is strengthening the company's senior leadership team with the addition of MaryAnne Morin as president and chief merchandising officer. Morin, who joins the organization October 26, will lead the company's merchandising, planning, and private brands teams.

Morin brings an experienced background in strategy and innovation from her retail career which spans more than three decades. She previously served as president at both Stein Mart and Republic Clothing Group, EVP at Hudson Bay Company, and also worked for Lord & Taylor, Macy's, and Echo Design Group.

"We're thrilled to welcome MaryAnne to Belk," said Don Hendricks, Belk CEO. "We are always striving to provide our customers with the best shopping experiences, which include offering quality products they want at prices they can afford. MaryAnne's wealth of knowledge will help us make that experience even better, whether customers are shopping in our stores, on Belk.com or our mobile app."

In August,, Belk named Don Hendricks chief executive officer of the company. He had been serving as interim CEO since May 2022 and previously served as president and chief operating officer.

Today, Belk operates nearly 300 Belk stores in 16 Southeastern states, at belk.com and through the mobile app.