Charlotte Russe Hires Real Estate Executive

Charlotte Russe Holding Inc. (San Diego), the mall-based specialty apparel retailer with announced plans to open 50 new stores this year, has hired Michael Elleman as senior vp, real estate and construction.

Elleman, who will be responsible for real estate strategies as the company seeks to achieve its national expansion goal to operate a combined total of 700 Charlotte Russe and Rampage stores, will report to ceo Mark Hoffman. He joins Charlotte Russe after four years as a vp with Limited Brands, Inc. (Columbus, Ohio).