Experience

VNTG Home

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  VNTG Home is a revolutionary furnishings marketplace and design destination committed to saving beautiful things and building communities. VNTG Home is a revolutionary furnishings marketplace and design destination committed to saving beautiful things and building communities.



Retail | E-Commerce | Omni Channel | Marketing

• EVP | President | CMO | SVP | GMM

  • 2001 - Present

  Strategic executive with record of leading profitable growth in specialty, discount mass merchant, department store, off-price/outlets and E-commerce. Enterprise and cross-functional leader with depth of experience in merchandising, product development, sourcing, brand management, inventory management, business analytics and marketing. Transformative retail executive who has a proven and diverse background leading strategic development and execution for privately held, equity owned and publicly traded companies. Seasoned Omni Channel leader with 10+ years of digital business growth and accountability. Committed to driving business improvement with innovative product and customer experience, new business development, leveraged customer relationships, focused customer acquisition and digital commerce. Available for new career opportunities and consultancies. Open to global relocation. Connect here on LinkedIn or by email at meg.featherston@gmail.com Show less



Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EVP Merchandising and Marketing

  • 2014 - 2016

  Responsible for Merchandising, Marketing, Omni, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Inventory, In-store Experience, Product Development and Sourcing for 850+ store chain. • Executive leadership of 367-member corporate team. • Defined and executed a repositioned merchandising strategy, inclusive of expansion of both private and national brands. • Improved in store navigation, customer experience and space productivity. • Led strategic pricing initiatives for initial and promotional segmentation. • Conducted deep analysis of customer transactions by customer segment, leveraging loyalty, increasing customer response. • Developed and executed national multi-channel marketing strategy. • Executive leadership of Omni business. Show less



Haskell Jewels, LLC.

• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EVP Merchandising

  • 2013 - 2014

  Merchant leadership for the Haskell enterprise, a privately held, family operated fashion jewelry design and wholesaler. • Produced profitable growth strategies for 28 jewelry and watch licensed, private label and owned brands. • Developed and executed strategy of of key product, pricing and global sourcing solutions to increase revenue and profit growth for both Haskell wholesaling and retail partners. Merchant leadership for the Haskell enterprise, a privately held, family operated fashion jewelry design and wholesaler. • Produced profitable growth strategies for 28 jewelry and watch licensed, private label and owned brands. • Developed and executed strategy of of key product, pricing and global sourcing solutions to increase revenue and profit growth for both Haskell wholesaling and retail partners.



Sears Holdings Corporation

• President / SVP Fine Jewelry

  • 2010 - 2013

  Responsible for building growth strategies, general leadership and profitability of the Fine Jewelry business unit inclusive of Kmart and Sears retail formats, E-Commerce and new business development. • Executive leadership of 60-member corporate team, 2,000 stores and 7,000 store associates. Direct reports included CFO, CMO, GMM, VP Operations and Director of Online. • Reported to Fine Jewelry Board of Directors. • Drove diamond growth building on bridal white space, earning greater mall share. • Successfully leveraged loyalty program resulting in increased profitability and new customer relationships. • Significantly improved assortment mix, value and balance through the development of new proprietary products, brands and services. • Increased inventory productivity by negotiating new sourcing and design partnerships. • Improved labor productivity by aligning sales team focus and compensation with key growth initiatives. • Drove significant online revenue gains with expanded products and improved experience. Show less

• Vice President, Merchandising Footwear

  • 2007 - 2010

  Executed strategy and general leadership for Sears Holdings footwear business unit encompassing direct responsibility for Sears and Kmart footwear and accessories retail and online businesses. • Managed 16 private brands between Kmart and Sears. • Led professional development of 75-member team with P&L accountability for both Kmart and Sears Footwear Business Units. • Repositioned Sears and Kmart product assortment, building balance in fashion mix, private and national brand portfolio. • Negotiated exclusive rights to new national brands for both Kmart and Sears. • Cross functional, enterprise leadership insourcing of Kmart Footwear business producing successful business start-up in 16 months. • Instituted systems and process improving retail disciplines, optimized GMROII and increased profit. Show less



Wilsons Leather

• United States
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Chief Merchandising Officer

  • 2006 - 2007

  Corporate officer responsible for all merchandising and marketing operations inclusive of Buying, Design, Product Development, Planning, Allocation, Marketing and E-commerce for both Mall and Outlet channels. Led a 70 member team for 500+ stores. • Developed and executed strategic merchandising, marketing and visual presentation strategies and mall store design to reposition the business to attract a new, more affluent customer. • Defined strategic planning of accessory stand-alone concept store. • Drove profitability and productivity through outlet store-base operations and expansion. Show less



Michaels Stores, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Merchandising

  • 2005 - 2006

  Led merchandising and marketing operations for Art, Fine Art, Impulse, Stationary and Gift, Paper Crafts, Books and Jewelry for 1200+ stores. • Led industry share in paper craft through brands, distinctive products and innovation. • Spearheaded import and private brand development for craft classifications improving profitability and influencing future sourcing strategies. Led merchandising and marketing operations for Art, Fine Art, Impulse, Stationary and Gift, Paper Crafts, Books and Jewelry for 1200+ stores. • Led industry share in paper craft through brands, distinctive products and innovation. • Spearheaded import and private brand development for craft classifications improving profitability and influencing future sourcing strategies.



Payless ShoeSource Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Merchandising

  • 1990 - 2005

  Led strategic development and execution of Accessory divisions for Payless ShoeSource and Parade of Shoes, including domestic, international and e-commerce. Led 10 member cross-functional financial planning, allocation, buying and sourcing team for 4500+ stores. • Drove sales contributions resulting in significant sales growth. • Developed disciplined buying models and merchandise assortment plans by fixture delivering increased per square foot revenue. • Repositioned business growth platform introducing brand strategy for multiple lines of accessories resulting in significant annual sales while increasing value equation. • Charter executive team member for Parade of Shoes acquisition and expansion. Show less