Gregory T. Bishop's Location
New York, New York, United States, United States
About Gregory T. Bishop
Divisional Creative Vice President, with more than 20 years of branded lifestyle apparel and accessory merchandising experience driving retail performance, merchandising/assortment planning, improving divisional profitability, managing multiple channel distribution strategies, and overseeing new store openings and renovations for an industry leading global organization.Currently with AM Retail Group, Giii Apparel, Director -Global Visual Merchandising for DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld Paris Brands. Prior to that, as Vice President, In-Store Product Presentation / Visual Merchandising / Creative Services for Ralph Lauren Corporation, holding various positions of increased responsibility in Visual Presentation of men's, women's and children's apparel and accessory lines in the US and Europe. With each role, successfully delivered favorable results building on previous accomplishments by effectively adapting to new channel/market variables. Significantly impacting three key focus areas: 1) Developed strategic roadmap to improve merchandising line performance and assortments; 2) Created strategic plans that targeted retail performance while improving profitability; and with each role, 3) Facilitated a successful departmental turnaround, building morale and significantly improving internal creditability and cross functional partnershipsKEY AREAS OF COMPETENCIESPlanning, Setting, Communicating and Execution of Seasonal Visual Directive | Standardized Capacity Planning - Various Reporting Levels Across Multiple Divisions | Enhancing / Evolving Customer Experience | Creating a Shared In-Store Presentation Vision | Updating Aesthetics / Re-Defining Layouts | Future Ideation Focused on Evolving and Elevating | Foster Cross Functional Partnerships | Team Development and Succession Planning | Detail Oriented Creative Thinker | Supporting Multiple Locations******Would you like to have a conversation about how I can help your organization? Please add me as a connection and contact me at:EMAIL: gtbish@me.comMRG
Gregory T. Bishop's Current Company Details
Am Retail Group, Giii Apparel Brands. Dkny And Karl Lagerfeld Paris
CREATIVE SERVICES / VISUAL MERCHANDISING & IN-STORE PRODUCT PRESENTATION / BRAND DEVELOPMENT
Gregory T. Bishop Work Experience Details
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Director, Visual Merchandising - Retail Division, North America And Europe. Dkny And KlpAm Retail Group, Giii Apparel Brands. Dkny And Karl Lagerfeld Paris Nov 2022 - PresentNew York, New York, United StatesLead monthly floor-set process setting new deliveries in store to align with current business strategies that delivers positive sale results. Responsible for building strategy through cross-functional partnerships, executing set up and conducting walk through with Senior Management, Merchants, Planning and Sales at flagship location.•Create monthly Visual Merchandising Directives for both brands outlining strategy and steps for implementation in a clear and concise manner and supplement with weekly communication with updates based on current business.•Overhauled and manage all elements of In-Store Sign kits specific to each brand and their individual needs. Update seasonally and/or as needed to support the business. Ideation for new materials; proactively recognizing needs, offering solutions.•Produce all seasonal graphic materials for stores following corporate guidelines. Manage inventories, ship and communicate installation details to stores. Timely invoice submission and tracking to ensure alignment with budget. •Lead creative aspects of all NSO projects from planning to execution, mannequin styling and window presentations.•Launched elevated aesthetic for both brands in 30+ locations, both domestic and international since 2019.
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Global Visual MerchandisingDkny Jun 2018 - PresentGreater New York City AreaScope of role: oversee DKNY brand image Globally of all touch points of customer experience in Retail stores and projects: Windows, VM, Interiors, Styling, Signage, Ad Campaigns and Fixturing. Direct partnership with Merchants, Planning / Allocation to develop strategies that maximize sales and key metrics. Plan, execute and communicate VM Direction to chain monthly. React daily/weekly to affect business trends and goals Complete overhaul of Store Capacity Reporting providing detailed information by gender, category, zone and fixture levels. Introduced a Model Store Tiering Plan adopted by Merchant, Planning and Allocation Teams, aligning buys with capacity by store thus improving Inventory levels, SKU productivity and overall assortments. Total overhaul of Store Aesthetic and Fixture program started in April this year and rolling out to nine new stores this Fall, elevating Brand Image and Overall Customer Experience.
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Ad Hoc Creative Director / Assistant BuyerMary Davis Vintage Lighting Sep 2016 - PresentGreater New York City AreaHigh end vintage lighting store and specialty gifts. Windows – Ideation, design, produce graphics and instructions for set production and installation by a local third party vendor. Manage annual calendar. Six window set/year. Have personally made props for high visibility windows and installed. Ideation, design and layout all graphic needs for Newspaper Ads, Greeting Cards, Marketing materials as well as Logo design and layout for company stationery needs such as Gift Certificates, Business Cards, Mailing Cards, Store Signage, Promotional Match Boxes. In partnership with Owner, attend key Gift Markets in New York and Las Vegas and specialty buying trips to Brimfield Flea Markets in a Buying capacity and to seek out new resources and provide overall Visual strategy for presentation. Creative oversite and graphic design for all community partnership activities related to local Business Partnership; O.P.A.L. Organized Patrons Advancing La Conner. Recent Projects include design of Logo and Business Cards and Creative Restoration Plan for Vacant Gas Station that was in disrepair and sat on the highway at the main entrance to the town of La Conner.
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Sr. Level, In-Store Environments & Product Presentation - Global Travel RetailRalph Lauren Apr 2014 - Jun 2016New York Corporate OfficeAdditional responsibility added to manage all in-store presentation and related training functions, maintained brand positioning and drove innovation while meeting the specific business objectives of the re-defined Global Travel Retail Division with total annual sales just shy of $100M and targeting to grow that to $250M.• Developed a comprehensive visual presentation strategy; updating aesthetics, re-defining layouts, fixture development, zoning, overall product assortment, and final placement in alignment with new business model.• Opened prototype in Helsinki, further refined standards then successfully rolled out new business model opening 18 new stores across Europe, Asia, Middle East, and South America over 12 months.• Drove a highly successful brand launch in new South America market opening 5 stores in 3 months.• Created a gold standard that all others followed by further refining prototype standards and processes and created a Store Opening Strategy tailored to each location, redefining the process and significantly reduced opening costs.• Developed a fixture library to standardize store/fixture design, and continually evaluated current aesthetic and fixtures to keep current with relevant and evolving trends. -
Sr Level, In-Store Product Presentation & Training, Men'S, Women'S & Children'S Us WholesaleRalph Lauren Jan 2014 - Jun 2016New York Corporate OfficeResponsible for driving retail performance and improving wholesale profitability in a brand appropriate manner across all US Wholesale divisions; combined annual sales totaled +$2 Billion. Lead retail performance with respect to all In-store presentation and related training of 300+ Brand Managers. Developed visual merchandising standards and seasonal presentation guidelines; maintained brand leadership position in the industry with innovation and forward-thinking ideas.• Strengthened brand integrity and improved overall consistency through the creation of in-store presentation guidelines and SOP.• Spearheaded large-scale initiatives and created seasonal execution strategies impacting retail performance and improved wholesale profitability.• Direct management of seven employees and co-managed an additional four. Championed their training and development, facilitating a successful turnaround in department's productivity and improved respect, morale, and credibility of the department within the division.• Directed the operation and productivity of the merchandising lab, expanding its' scope to include Women’s, Kid’s and Home to maximize gains realized and respond to an ever-changing landscape.• Led overhaul and re-design of all department publications, including developing a suite of templates to streamline processes; introduced a Pre-Season Strategy publication that became the gold standard for the field team across all four divisions.• Direct partnership with Merchandising to develop a strategic roadmap to improve line and assortment planning as well as assortment integrity for all store tiers.• Created a Revolution Strategy for Men’s targeting improved customer experience and elevated brand presentation; impacted fixture layouts, re-imagined focal statements, and clarified seasonal messaging with a direct positive effect on floor productivity and total sales. Laid groundwork for similar program in Women’s prior to leaving.
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Sr. Level, Product Presentation & Training, Us Full Price Retail StoresRalph Lauren Oct 2011 - Dec 2013New York Corporate OfficeImproved customer experience by ensuring all aspects related to luxury presentations of products in company owned retail environments. Directed the development and implementation of corporate product presentation standards communicated to all stores in all 3 regions (US, EU, APAC). • Led, coached and mentored a 10-member team and successfully promoted 6 team members.• Improved store assortment by building strong partnerships with the merchant team, collaborating cross-functionally with key merchant stakeholders and reviewing stores seasonally to ensure assortment balance.• Hosted weekly department meetings to improve communication, collaboration, and morale.• Implemented process improvements to optimize materials, content, and formats.• Refined Management Skills in EU that lead to promotion into US Role that shifted responsibilities significantly from implementation to creation of strategies managing a team of eleven employees. • Consistently delivered favorable results for all budget and finance responsibilities year after year.
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Sr. Level, Product Presentation, Europe Full Price Retail StoresRalph Lauren Oct 2007 - Oct 2011London, United KingdomImproved customer experience by ensuring all aspects related to luxury presentations of products in company owned retail environments, executing all corporate directed strategies and initiatives.• Built strategy to maximize opportunities within the European region building team from four to 16 heads resulting in dramatic improvements across the board including but not limited to timelier execution, strengthened partnerships, higher gross margins (average +2%) and increased SKU productivity gaining an average of three weeks full price sales.• Drove the opening of nine new stores and nine total store renovations with direct influence on store layouts, fixtures, assortment content and mix, and final store presentations.• Renovations of two flagships in London, and Milan, opened two new flagships in Paris and two high-visibility resort locations in Gstaad and St. Moritz, Switzerland. Expanded the total region into new markets, including Turkey, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Laid the groundwork through strategic planning for eventual opening in Sweden.• Optimized strategies and processes to streamline the seasonal planning process, partnering with the creative team to ensure departments were aligned and operated as one creative entity.• Consistently delivered favorable results for all budget and finance responsibilities year after year.
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Sr. Director, Retail Development - In-Store Presentation & Training, Men'S WholesaleRalph Lauren Jun 2000 - Oct 2007New York Corporate OfficeAccountable for all aspects related to Men’s and respective brands in terms of the presentation of product in branded Shop-In-Shop environments. Developed training and direction on store presentations for Field Coordinators and Store Teams working closely with Regionals and serving as a mentor and guide for all presentation related manners. • Positioned the future direction of the department and implemented the original merchandising lab that expanded to include Men’s labs, as well as labs for Women’s, Children’s, and Home departments.• Built training materials that gave live to the lab and ultimately became a corporate department.• Partnered with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Design, Production, and Store Development teams as a liaison between the corporate office and field teams.
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Regional Manager, International Creative ServicesRalph Lauren Jun 1998 - May 2000New York Corporate OfficeHighlights• Liaison between US Corporate and International Licensees in Europe and Asia (prior to buying licensees back).• Oversaw creative direction and execution of all International Showrooms in London, Paris, Munich, and Tokyo.• Window display planning and execution for Europe and Asia.• Responsible for Presentation Standards of in-store environments in Licensee stores in Europe and Asia.
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Visual Presentation Manager, Men'S Wholesale Store PlanningRalph Lauren Jun 1996 - May 1998New York Corporate OfficeMaintain ShowroomsPlanning, Execution, and Communication of One Minute ShowroomPlanning, Execution, and Communication of Seasonal In-Store PrototypeMaintain all creative elements of Shop-In-Shop Environments after initial openingResource, Purchase, and Distribution of Updates and Seasonal Prop PackagesCommunication out to Field Team on Presentation Strategies and changes
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Regional Sales Coordinator/Flagship Sales ManagerRalph Lauren Jun 1993 - May 1996Southwest Region And Then New York CityREGIONAL SALES COORDINATOR: Southwest - AZ, NV, NM, UT, El Paso, All Wholesale accounts FLAGSHIP SALES COORDINATOR: Bloomingdale's 59th Street Men's Polo Sportswear, Men's Dress Furnishings, Men's RRL
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Department Sales ManagerThe Bon Marche - Federated Department Stores Jul 1991 - May 1993Downtown SeattleManaged the following Departments:Men's Polo ShopMen's Active SportswearMen's Outerwear
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Professional Sales RepresentativeLitler'S - Licensee Polo Ralph Lauren Store Jun 1990 - Jul 1991SeattleSales and Floor Presentation Lead
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Sales Associate/Assistant Department ManagerFrederick & Nelson Aug 1986 - Jun 1990Bellevue SquareLead Sales Specialist in Men's Polo ShopAssistant Department Manger for Men's Sportswear Department:-Men's Sportswear Separates-Young Men's-Men's Seasonal-Men's Polo-Men's Designer Sportswear
Gregory T. Bishop Skills
Fashion
Visual Merchandising
Merchandising
Retail
Apparel
Creative Services
Store Layout
Management
Product Presentation
Marketing
Luxury Goods
Sales
Wholesale
Product Training
Merchandising Strategies
Fixture Development
Creative Merchandising
Styling
Brand Development
Team Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Creative Arts
Customer Service
Brand Management
Sportswear
Branding And Identity
Retail Sales
Strategic Planning
Inventory Management
Trend Analysis
New Store Openings
Store Management
Leadership
Strategy
Communication
Sales Management
Brand Awareness
Training
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
Social Media
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop
Window Displays
Gregory T. Bishop Education Details
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English Language And Literature, General
Frequently Asked Questions about Gregory T. Bishop
What company does Gregory T. Bishop work for?
Gregory T. Bishop works for Am Retail Group, Giii Apparel Brands. Dkny And Karl Lagerfeld Paris
What is Gregory T. Bishop's role at the current company?
Gregory T. Bishop's current role is CREATIVE SERVICES / VISUAL MERCHANDISING & IN-STORE PRODUCT PRESENTATION / BRAND DEVELOPMENT.
What schools did Gregory T. Bishop attend?
Gregory T. Bishop attended University Of Washington.
What skills is Gregory T. Bishop known for?
Gregory T. Bishop has skills like Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Creative Services, Store Layout, Management, Product Presentation, Marketing, Luxury Goods, Sales.
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