The former Nicole Miller executive will oversee Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Nautica and others.

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It remains to be seen if merchandise bearing the names of brands like Aeropostale, Eddie Bauer and Nautica, all now aligned with JCPenney, will make their way into JCPenney stores.

The executive will mine the brand's deep heritage as he looks to expand wholesale and its international presence.