Claudia Runkel

_ SANDPOINT, Idaho, Sept. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coldwater Creek Inc. today announced that Claudia Runkel will join the Company on October 3, 2011 as Senior Vice President of Sourcing. Ms. Runkel will be responsible for all aspects of the Company's global sourcing initiatives and will report to Jill Dean, President and Chief Merchandising Officer. Ms. Runkel possesses an extensive apparel industry background that spans more than 30 years and brings to Coldwater Creek significant experience in sourcing and product development. Ms. Runkel joins the Company from Warnaco, where she was Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing, Product