Vice-President Merchandising, Men's and Young Men's - Federated Department Stores
VP Men's merchandise manager for Mainstreet Chicago, a division of Federated Department Stores.

Director of Federated Department Stores working with all our divisions in private label programs in Men's woven shirts, Men's knit shirts, Men's dress shirts, Men's neckwear, Young Men's, and Boyswear programs.

Participated in private program labeling, product design, and sourcing including:

  • Charter Club
  • Club Room
  • Alfani
  • INC - International Concepts
  • Keep em Happy
  • Reef Club

Retail and Merchandising Experience

  • Product Assortments & Balance
  • Product Development
  • Private Label Development
  • Merchandising Planning and Financials (Merchandise Plans, Open-To-Buy, Profit and Margin Analysis)
  • Vendor Negotiations & Relations
  • Retail Presentation
  • Sourcing and Logistics 
  • Importing
  • Marketing & Promotion
  • Information Systems
  • Site Analysis and Location
  • Market Research and Competitive Analysis

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