Vp Sourcing
CurrentBarbara Raphael brings her expertise in the global, wholesale market to her role at Tiger.For the last 25 years she has specialized in sourcing luxury, branded consumer goods for sale to major clients in the United States, France, Italy, Japan, India, Africa, Australia, and Russia.Her business career began in retail and ultimately expanded to include commercial real estate. She went on to open her own company, where she travelled the world buying and selling opportunistic merchandise. During this time she regularly interfaced with major clothing and accessories designers, as well as well-known HBA and home goods manufacturers.She has also served as a consultant to major wholesale companies and collaborated with leading premium incentive companies to procure clients and suppliers.She now leverages these relationships to bring strategic buying opportunities to Tiger’s retail partners.In addition to buying and selling close-out goods at Tiger, she works on a e-commerce website offering luxury branded goods at discounted pricing.