Lord & TaylorOmni Channel Buyer - Intimates & Hosiery
Jul. 2007 - Jul. 2013Partner with vendors, stores and internal team to grow sales & margin. Grew business back to $29.5m/year in 48 stores vs. best year of $28m in 54 stores.
Grew Hosiery business from $12m/year to $13.5m/year by creating assortments by vendor that give the customer an easier more understandable shopping experience. Consistently negotiate with vendors to achieve better MUs year after year to increase profitability.
Achieved shapewear sales of $7.5m/year, +15% to 2007. Created an assortment without duplication at different price points, ensure that stores are educated to properly assist customers and stay abreast of newness and trending silhouettes to ensure most updated assortment.