Reitmans (Canada) Limited announces the departure of Walter Lamothe, President - Retail and Chief Operating Officer

MONTREAL, Nov. 20, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Reitmans (Canada) Limited (the "Company") today announced that Walter Lamothe, President – Retail and Chief Operating Officer, will be leaving the Company effective immediately after six years of service.  During Mr. Lamothe's tenure, the Company achieved key milestones including enhancing its e-commerce business and significantly reducing the number of its store locations to respond to a shift in consumer shopping behaviours. The Company will continue to benefit from the initiatives which he has established. Stephen F. Reitman, President, will reassume the responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer.

About Reitmans (Canada) Limited

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is a leading specialty fashion retailer, with over 8000 employees and operating 652 stores across Canada through its banners, Reitmans, Addition Elle, Penningtons, RW&CO., Thyme Maternity and Hyba.  Reitmans (Canada) Limited is a publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:  RET, RET-A).  For more information, visit www.reitmanscanadalimited.com.

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SOURCE Reitmans (Canada) Limited