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Citi Trends, Inc. Announces Departure of CFO Heather Plutino

PUBLIC · CTRNSep 11, 2026•about 2 hours ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Citi Trends

Heather Plutino
SavannahE CommerceFashionRetail

Description

On September 10, 2026, Heather Plutino, the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer of Citi Trends, Inc., announced her decision to step down for personal reasons. Ms. Plutino will remain in her position while the search for her successor is conducted

Company Information

Company

Citi Trends

Location

Savannah, Georgia, United States

About

Citi Trends is proud to be a high growth, publicly held specialty brand with a fleet of 600+ stores across 33 states. We are the leading specialty value store for African American and multicultural families with a rich history of bringing fresh and fashionable merchandise to our customers and the communities we serve. Our product offering includes the hottest brands and latest trends of clothing, shoes, accessories, home décor and so much more, making us a convenient one-stop shop for the entire family from infants to adults. Our world-class assortment of branded and private branded merchandise is showcased in an inviting store environment staffed by friendly associates. Citi Trends is not only an exciting place to shop, but it is also an exciting place to work. We are actively building our team of diverse leaders in a culture filled with passion, collaboration, agility and customer obsession. Our CITI LIFE values bring to the forefront the importance of community, respect, and inclusion in a fun, energetic atmosphere. There is a real opportunity to get ahead here. You can actually plan a path, follow it and get the support needed to build a career. We invite you to bring opportunities to life and apply today.

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