BRIEF-Oxford Industries appoints new CEO

Oct 8 (Reuters) - Oxford Industries Inc :

* Tom chubb to succeed Hicks Lanier as CEO of Oxford Industries ; Lanier to

continue to serve as chairman of the board

* Lanier plans to retire as chief executive officer effective as of December

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