Beauty Brands names David Bernstein president, COO

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Beauty Brands, which is a full-service salon, spa and retail superstore combination with 52 locations throughout 11 states, has named David Bernstein president and COO. Previously, Bernstein served as COO.

Bernstein began his career with Beauty Brands in 1995 as one of the company’s original associates, assisting in all areas of the start up business.  During his tenure, Bernstein has been involved in concept development, operations, site selection and logistics with direct supervision of merchandise, marketing, store operations, human resources and associate development.

“Beauty Brands is about bringing to the customer the best beauty experience they can find anywhere,” stated Robert Bernstein, founder and CEO, Beauty Brands.  “David has been an instrumental force guiding that concept since day one, and has provided leadership and vision for the company every step of the way.”

Despite the current economic turmoil, Beauty Brands stated that it experienced consistent growth in 2008, as well as during its previous 13 years, with 48 of 50 quarters experiencing comparable store increases.

Beauty Brands plans to open three new locations in 2009 and double its location count by 2013.

Currently the company employs more than 1,850 salon professionals and sales associates, and offers more than 10,000 salon quality products at 52 locations in 11 states.