Anna Payne Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

Responsible for store expansion in the US and overseeing Retail for North America.

New York, New York, Us

Helped craft company vision and redefined the retail organization which included the major markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami and London. >Executed change in the field structure and improved store management through empowerment and accountability.>Developed retail KPI goals measured through weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting.>Completed company assessment including customer profile, assortment recommendations and logistics to better respond to demand.>Forged a strategy for a store-of-the-future to better showcase the brand through enhanced technology and the use of creative approaches to selling and merchandising.

Northbrook, Il, Us

Led all operations of 30 stores from Maine to Georgia, including the major markets of New York, Boston and Washington D.C.. and 1,200+ associates.>Grew top-line East Coast sales and profitability through focused goals, increased transparency and accountability. Used data and analytics to derive insights and build action plans for improvement.>Successfully recruited, developed and mentored leadership talent, consistently reinforcing strategy that strong results start with the best leaders.>As a member of the Executive Committee, helped develop company vision and strategy. >Led project team that developed the Sales Accountability and Recognition programs and created a part-time Furniture Sales Associate role and a Store Visit Presentation guide.>Drove best-in-class visual presentation by helping to establish guidelines that measure display success, empowering store managers to be chief merchants and teaching them to act as business owners.

Northbrook, Il, Us

Oversaw 10 stores in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, including the high-profile locations of Madison Avenue and SoHo. >Established the metrics used to measure store performance annually, a system later implemented company-wide.>Provided buyers, based in Chicago, with feedback on New York trends, leading to the adjustment of product assortment throughout the company.>Helped to establish field regional HR role to drive consistent personnel decisions, appropriately enforce laws and provide support to associates. >Created and launched the City Store Project to plan and ensure both flagship stores represented best-in-class talent, service, training and operations.

Northbrook, Il, Us

Northbrook, Il, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us