Christopher & Banks names Martin Bassett to board

By Associated Press May 2, 2008 Comments (0)

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Women's clothing retailer Christopher & Banks Corp. said Friday that Martin Bassett has been named to the board of directors, effective May 20.

The election of Bassett increases the total number of board seats to eight and the number of independent directors to seven, the company said.

Bassett, 46, is currently the president and chief executive of Walman Optical Co.

Bassett will also be a nominee for election at the company's next annual meeting on July 30, the company said.

Shares rose 9 cents to $11.71 in morning trading.

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