Samantha Stone

Experience

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  Tie Rack Retail Limited Group

  Mar 2007 - Sept 2008

  Assistant Branch Merchandiser

  A strong branch merchandiser responsible for distributing & controlling branch stock globally for 250 stores across 24 countries through effective product planning & allocation. This function was supported by close collaboration with the buying team to ensure the right products were in the right locations at all times to drive sales.

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  PVH - Calvin Klein Underwear

  Sept 2008 - Sept 2013

  Controlled the daily inseason trading & stock intake for 40 full price retail stores across 7 European countries.Developed seasonal strategies through precise range planning & product selection to meet financial targets & grow the full price footprint of the brand within the European market.Executed weekly replenishments in accordance to the WISSI & worked with the OTB to plan forward weekly / monthly stock intakes.Instrumental in reforming the buying process which has increased sales at retail by 6% from 2011 to 2012.Managed a team of allocators to ensure accurate stock management at division & branch level while overseeing the training & development of the MAA. Show less

  • Assistant Merchandiser - Europe

    Feb 2012 - Sept 2013

  • Merchandise Assistant

    Sept 2008 - Jan 2012
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  Jack Wills

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

  International Assistant Merchandiser

  Responsible for the smooth running of the International merchandising department overseeing 16 stores across Hong Kong & United States.Prepare seasonal product launches into the international retail & franchise markets liaising with Branch Merchandising & Logistics.Collate & present post season analysis to inform store grading & option plans for the international buys.Provide training & direction for the MAA within the core merchandising function.

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  Perry Ellis International

  Mar 2014 - Nov 2015

  Retail Merchandiser - An Original Penguin

  Manage the daily in-season trading for the full price retail business compiled of 4 UK stand alone stores & the European E-commerce Site.Responsible for all weekly trading reporting highlighting any risks to the business to the Planning Director.Compiled seasonal analysis, forecast sales for all department categories, managing the budget & OTB.Managed the core assortment & place required re-buys to protect sales.Solely responsible for the buy & option planning, placing capsule collection buys & setting the store allocation plan. Show less

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  Alfred Dunhill Ltd.

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2020

  Oversee & manage all categories within the Global Casual Wear assortment focusing on analysing past season performance & identifying trends to build a balanced commercial collection.Working closely with the collections director, design & product development teams to bring the seasonal collection to the global market.Responsible for building the seasonal collection brief & defining the product strategy in line with the global business plan.Each season review the pricing architecture & set the new structure across all currencies.Manage the product lifecycle working with production & the supply chain to resolve any issues & ensure the collection is delivered to market on time. Responsible for managing & developing the MAA & Assistant Merchandiser. Show less

  • Global Senior Merchandiser - RTW Menswear & Accessories

    May 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Global Product Merchandiser - RTW Menswear

    Sept 2016 - May 2018

  • Global Junior Product Merchandiser - RTW Menswear

    Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
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  House of VOGA Ltd

  Jul 2019 - now

  • Business Strategist

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Voga Teacher

    Jul 2019 - now
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  Good Yoga Life

  Jul 2019 - now

  • Business Owner

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Yoga Teacher

    Jul 2019 - now
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  Arddun Agency

  Mar 2022 - now

  Merchandiser