Yankee Candle Names Hope Margala Klein Vice President

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium-scented candles, announced that Hope Margala Klein has joined the Company as Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Retail Division. Ms. Klein joins Yankee Candle from Organized Living, Inc. where she served as Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager. She spent the majority of her career with Limited Brands, Inc., where she held positions as Vice President, Category Leader for the Bath and Body Works Division, and Vice President, Group Product Director for the Victoria’s Secrets Beauty Division. She also served as Divisional Merchandise Manager at American Eagle Outfitters prior to joining Organized Living. “I am excited to be joining Yankee Candle, a growing and industry leading specialty retailer,” said Ms. Klein. “Yankee Candle has a wonderful brand, great products, and exciting stores. I am very much looking forward to working with the entire management team to build the company’s retail sales.”