Watching the Store

Fossil, Inc. (Richardson, Texas) has named Jennifer Pritchard president of its retail division.

In this newly created position, Pritchard's responsibilities will include overseeing all of Fossil's multiple retail concepts in North America and Europe as well as direct involvement in retail development in Asia, reporting directly to Fossil ceo Kosta Kartsotis.

Pritchard had been president of the Arden B and now-extinct Zutopia divisions of Wet Seal Inc. (Foothills Ranch, Calif.) and had spent 10 years with Limited Brands Inc. (Columbus, Ohio).

Fossil operates 182 total stores worldwide, including 80 accessory, 72 outlet and 30 jeanswear locations. Pritchard will be responsible for all retail concepts worldwide.