Xcel Brands, Inc. announced the appointment of Deborah Weinswig to its board of directors. As Managing Director of FGRT, Weinswig built the team's research capabilities and provided insights into the advanced technologies that are changing the global retail industry. Earlier, Weinswig served as Head of the Global Staples & Consumer Discretionary Team at Citi Research. She is a member of the board of directors of Kiabi, an executive board member of The Terry J. Lundgren Center for retailing at the University of Arizona; and an advisory board member of the World Retail Congress and a founding member of the Goodwill Retail Advisory Council. She also serves on the boards of numerous philanthropic organizations, including GoodXChange and Street Soccer USA. Ms. Weinswig's appointment to Xcel's board fills a vacancy following the retirement of Edward Jones. In accordance with Xcel's board procedures, Ms. Weinswig will be a candidate for re-election to the board at the company's annual meeting of stockholders.