Citi Trends, Inc. announced the appointment of two new independent directors. Christina Francis, President of Magic Johnson Enterprises, and Cara Sabin, CEO of Sundial Brands, will join the company?s Board of Directors, effective October 31, 2021. With these appointments, three out of seven independent directors of the company will be African American females. Since 2019, Ms. Francis has served as the President of Magic Johnson Enterprises where she is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, including strategy, business development, community involvement and overseeing ownership properties and partnerships. Cara Sabin joins Citi Trends? board with over 20 years of general management, business strategy, marketing, digital and innovation experience. She currently serves as the CEO of Sundial Brands, a Unilever company, recognized for its innovative use of high quality and culturally authentic ingredients in brands such as SheaMoisture, Nubian Heritage, Nyakio and Madam CJ Walker Beauty Culture.
Citi Trends, Inc. is a specialty retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for African American and multicultural families in the United States. The Company operates over 602 stores located in 33 states. It offers a range of merchandise, including a range of apparel for juniors, missy and women (plus size), including sportswear, outerwear, sleepwear, lingerie and scrubs; selection of apparel for men and big men, including sportswear and outerwear; an assortment of basics, fashion and trends for boys up to size 20 and girls up to size 16 and also, sizes for newborns, infants and toddlers, as well as kids uniforms and accessories; fashionable handbags, hats, belts, sunglasses, jewelry and watches for men and women, underwear and socks for the entire family, as well as beauty and fragrance offerings for women and men; home goods for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and decorative accessories, and casual and dress footwear in sizes for men, ladies and kids.