Jane T. Elfers

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Jane T. Elfers is an American business executive who headed two large retail chains. She began her retail career at Macy's. [1] She was chief executive officer of department store Lord & Taylor from 2000 to 2008 and was credited with its revitalization. She was unexpectedly forced out in a corporate reorganization. [2] [3] She was CEO and president of The Children's Place for 14 years, resigning by "mutual agreement" on May 20, 2024. [4] The New York Times described her as "a blunt, forceful executive...one of the most admired figures in the New York fashion world." [2]

She is a 1983 graduate of Bucknell University, and was a member of its board of trustees.

References

  1. ↑ "Jane Elfers". Women In Retail. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Rosenbloom, Stephanie (September 26, 2008). "Retail Firm Forces Chief to Depart". The New York Times. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Dream Big". Bucknell University. Archived from the original on July 22, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Children's Place CEO Jane Elfers out after 14 years | Retail Dive". www.retaildive.com. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
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