Gould to Retire from Bloomingdales

Michael Gould, chairman and chief executive officer of Bloomingdale’s, is retiring after 22 years.

Gould will be succeeded by Tony Spring, Bloomingdale’s president and chief operating officer.

The changes will go into effect Feb. 1 ,2014.

PHOTO: Michael Gould, on right, is shown with Heidi Manheimer, CEO, Shiseido Cosmetics America, at a recent CEW event. Here’s what the pair had to say about how beauty brands and retailers can work together to create customer loyalty and grow business.