Business & Tech
George Zimmer Resigns from Men's Wearhouse Board
The clothing retailer has issued a statement discussing why it decided to oust Zimmer, founder of the chain and a Piedmont resident, as executive chairman.
George Zimmer resigned Monday from the board of Men's Wearhouse, the clothing retailer he built from a single store in Texas into a nationwide chain, according to the Associated Press.
Mens Wearhouse officials issued a statement today (Tuesday) discussing why they decided to oust Zimmer as executive chairman last week, the AP article says.
Zimmer is a Piedmont resident who has been active with many local nonprofit organizations, including the Oakland Zoo and the Piedmont schools.
You may read the complete AP artlcle here and Piedmont Patch's article on Zimmer's ouster last week here.
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