Reitmans (Canada) Limited announces appointment of new Director

MONTREAL, April 28, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Reitmans (Canada) Limited announced today that Marie Josée Lamothe has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Ms. Lamothe is currently Managing Director, Branding and Managing Director, Québec of Google Canada. Prior to joining Google, Ms. Lamothe held a number of executive positions with L'Oreal Canada, including Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Corporate Communications Officer. She has also held marketing positions with Bristol-Myer Squibb/Clairol and was named one of the top 100 most powerful women in Canada by the Financial Post in 2012 and 2013.

"We are privileged to have Marie Josée join our Board. She brings a great deal of experience and an impressive background in marketing and branding, as well as a fresh perspective in the omnichannel and retail environments. The Board is looking forward to working with Marie Josée", said Jeremy H. Reitman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Reitmans.

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SOURCE Reitmans (Canada) Limited

Jeremy H. Reitman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Telephone: [phone], Corporate Website: www.reitmans.ca