Observed Signal · Oct 9, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Retail Dive · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Bloomingdale's Merchant Stacie Borteck Dattner Joins Bluemercury
Bluemercury, a luxury beauty retailer owned by Macy's Inc., has appointed Stacie Borteck Dattner as Head of Merchandising. Dattner, who spent nearly two decades at Bloomingdale's, including seven years leading its beauty and fragrance division, will report to Bluemercury CEO Alexandre Choueiri. In her new role, she will oversee merchandising strategy, proprietary brands, and vendor marketing, aiming to strengthen Bluemercury's luxury beauty positioning. The move highlights the strong ties between Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury within Macy's Inc., as both banners outperform the namesake department store. Bluemercury recently posted its sixth consecutive year of growth, with Q2 comps rising over 6%.
This is a routine executive appointment within a retail organization, not directly related to AdTech, MarTech, or advertising technology.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Stacie Borteck Dattner appointed Head of Merchandising at Bluemercury, effective Monday.
- She will report to Bluemercury CEO Alexandre Choueiri, who joined in August.
- Dattner spent nearly two decades at Bloomingdale's, including seven years leading beauty and fragrance.
- Bluemercury posted its sixth straight year of growth, with Q2 comps up over 6%.
- Dattner will lead merchandising strategy, proprietary brands, and vendor marketing.
Connected Companies & Entities
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