Background
Appel, Stephen Bernard was born on May 28, 1935 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Frances (Soss) Appel.
department store chain executive
Appel, Stephen Bernard was born on May 28, 1935 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Frances (Soss) Appel.
Bachelor of Arts Chicago, 1954. Master of Business Administration, University Chicago, 1959.
In merchandising and control positions Macy's New York, New York City, 1959-1965. Expense controller Alexanders Department Store, 1965-1966. Research director Federated Department Stores, Inc., Cincinnati, 1966-1973, director plans and analysis, 1974-1977.
Vice president research and planning Abraham & Straus Department Store, New York City, 1977-1979. Vice president research May Department Stores Company Inc., St. Louis, 1979-1984. Vice president merchandise research Federated Department Stores, Inc., Cincinnati, since 1984.
Speaker National Retail Merchants Association, International Council Shopping Centers.
Member University Chicago National Alumni Board, 1969-1972. Trustee Institute Rehabilitation and Psychological Services, Institute Industrial Counseling and Human Resources. Strategic planning consultant Young Women’s Christian Association of Cincinnati Served with United States Army, 1954-1956, Korea.
Member Planning Executives Institute, American Management Association, Retail Research Society, Delta Upsilon.
Married Martha Patterson Smith, November 26, 1967. Children: Susan Dudley, Henry Gamble.
