Sarah Canney
Executive Director of Merchandising at NIC+ZOE- Claim this Profile
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Devon Sabin
It is rare that you come across a supervisor like Sarah. I had the pleasure of working with Sarah for over four years at Talbots, and have yet to work under the wing of a person who is more of a mentor than a boss. Sarah is not only an intelligent and strategic Merchant, but is also a guiding and supportive leader. She has the unique ability of being able to drive her business forward and push for results, while simultaneously helping her direct reports reach their full potential. Sarah would be an amazing addition to any team, and I would highly recommend her.
Kristin Kipp
Sarah is a rare gem of a manager that sets high expectations, pushes her team to success, delivers consistent results, AND is a joy to work with. I had the pleasure of working as her direct report for 1 year at Talbots. Sarah is a talented merchant with the ability to synthesize market trends with an analytical, data-driven lens resulting in delightful customer experiences and top notch sales results. She has the perfect blend of hard and soft skills--she knows when to push for results and she takes a sincere interest in the life and career of her direct reports. Sarah would be a fabulous addition to any leadership team looking for a results-driven merchant.
Devon Sabin
It is rare that you come across a supervisor like Sarah. I had the pleasure of working with Sarah for over four years at Talbots, and have yet to work under the wing of a person who is more of a mentor than a boss. Sarah is not only an intelligent and strategic Merchant, but is also a guiding and supportive leader. She has the unique ability of being able to drive her business forward and push for results, while simultaneously helping her direct reports reach their full potential. Sarah would be an amazing addition to any team, and I would highly recommend her.
Kristin Kipp
Sarah is a rare gem of a manager that sets high expectations, pushes her team to success, delivers consistent results, AND is a joy to work with. I had the pleasure of working as her direct report for 1 year at Talbots. Sarah is a talented merchant with the ability to synthesize market trends with an analytical, data-driven lens resulting in delightful customer experiences and top notch sales results. She has the perfect blend of hard and soft skills--she knows when to push for results and she takes a sincere interest in the life and career of her direct reports. Sarah would be a fabulous addition to any leadership team looking for a results-driven merchant.
Devon Sabin
It is rare that you come across a supervisor like Sarah. I had the pleasure of working with Sarah for over four years at Talbots, and have yet to work under the wing of a person who is more of a mentor than a boss. Sarah is not only an intelligent and strategic Merchant, but is also a guiding and supportive leader. She has the unique ability of being able to drive her business forward and push for results, while simultaneously helping her direct reports reach their full potential. Sarah would be an amazing addition to any team, and I would highly recommend her.
Kristin Kipp
Sarah is a rare gem of a manager that sets high expectations, pushes her team to success, delivers consistent results, AND is a joy to work with. I had the pleasure of working as her direct report for 1 year at Talbots. Sarah is a talented merchant with the ability to synthesize market trends with an analytical, data-driven lens resulting in delightful customer experiences and top notch sales results. She has the perfect blend of hard and soft skills--she knows when to push for results and she takes a sincere interest in the life and career of her direct reports. Sarah would be a fabulous addition to any leadership team looking for a results-driven merchant.
Devon Sabin
It is rare that you come across a supervisor like Sarah. I had the pleasure of working with Sarah for over four years at Talbots, and have yet to work under the wing of a person who is more of a mentor than a boss. Sarah is not only an intelligent and strategic Merchant, but is also a guiding and supportive leader. She has the unique ability of being able to drive her business forward and push for results, while simultaneously helping her direct reports reach their full potential. Sarah would be an amazing addition to any team, and I would highly recommend her.
Kristin Kipp
Sarah is a rare gem of a manager that sets high expectations, pushes her team to success, delivers consistent results, AND is a joy to work with. I had the pleasure of working as her direct report for 1 year at Talbots. Sarah is a talented merchant with the ability to synthesize market trends with an analytical, data-driven lens resulting in delightful customer experiences and top notch sales results. She has the perfect blend of hard and soft skills--she knows when to push for results and she takes a sincere interest in the life and career of her direct reports. Sarah would be a fabulous addition to any leadership team looking for a results-driven merchant.
Experience
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NIC+ZOE
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director of Merchandising
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Senior Director of Merchandising
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2022
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Director Of Merchandising
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
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Senior Merchant - Direct to Consumer Channel Lead
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Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
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Talbots
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Merchandise Manager - Missy and Petite Tops, Omni
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Promoted to develop the overall Merchandise Vision and implement strategies to contribute to sales & margin growth and increase category penetration. • Create Omni Channel Experience for the customer by synchronizing catalog, website and store assortments. Drive catalog spread representation, merchandising of website and store placement. • Focus on chase & react opportunities within the business. Capitalize on successes and mitigate risk. • Build quarterly product testing strategies… Show more Promoted to develop the overall Merchandise Vision and implement strategies to contribute to sales & margin growth and increase category penetration. • Create Omni Channel Experience for the customer by synchronizing catalog, website and store assortments. Drive catalog spread representation, merchandising of website and store placement. • Focus on chase & react opportunities within the business. Capitalize on successes and mitigate risk. • Build quarterly product testing strategies, focused around top volume drivers.
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Merchandise Manager - Womens & Womens Petite Tops, Omni
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Feb 2016 - Mar 2017
Led team through a re-launch of the Talbots Plus Size Business; Focused on fit, fabric, product mix, and category contribution in order to grow business and gain market share.
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Merchandise Manager - Sportswear, Direct
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Mar 2014 - Feb 2016
Driver of catalog spreads and web merchandising. Influencer of homepage and email placement. Consistently evaluated folder architecture and thumbnail rank and made changes based on customer shopping patterns, sales results and competitive analysis.
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Merchant - Bottoms, Direct
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Aug 2010 - Mar 2014
Promoted to develop strategic merchandise objectives seasonally and annually in order to fulfill the needs of the customer and the brand vision while driving sales and maximizing profitability. • Key contributor of Pant Fit Launch inclusive of new Curvy offering. Continual refresh to Pant Fit strategies significantly contributed to long term growth of classification. • Participated in several customer focus groups in order to identify key needs and concerns. Applied research to go forward… Show more Promoted to develop strategic merchandise objectives seasonally and annually in order to fulfill the needs of the customer and the brand vision while driving sales and maximizing profitability. • Key contributor of Pant Fit Launch inclusive of new Curvy offering. Continual refresh to Pant Fit strategies significantly contributed to long term growth of classification. • Participated in several customer focus groups in order to identify key needs and concerns. Applied research to go forward decisions on fit, fabric, styling, silhouettes, and classification penetration. • Consistently monitored competitive landscape and identified key trends, silhouettes and fabric updates to refresh the assortment and satisfy the customer.
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Associate Merchant/ Assistant Merchant, Stores & Direct
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2010
• As the Assistant Merchant of Refined Sportswear, responsible for the total business during a 9 month vacancy of a Merchant. Presented business updates, strategies, and product buys directly to the executive team. • Responsible for Sportswear (Refined & Casual), Talbots Collection, Replenishment Suiting, Pants.
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Macy's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Product Manager - Style & Co
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Sep 2003 - Aug 2006
Completed Executive Training Program in 2003. Promoted from Trainee to Product Assistant to Associate Product Manager within fifteen months. Responsible for product from conception through development stages and into production. • Closely monitored merchandise performance in order to develop future assortments as well as to identify chase opportunity. Grew penetration of chase to nearly 20% of business. • Traveled overseas to work with vendors & mills on fabric and style development as… Show more Completed Executive Training Program in 2003. Promoted from Trainee to Product Assistant to Associate Product Manager within fifteen months. Responsible for product from conception through development stages and into production. • Closely monitored merchandise performance in order to develop future assortments as well as to identify chase opportunity. Grew penetration of chase to nearly 20% of business. • Traveled overseas to work with vendors & mills on fabric and style development as well as cost and delivery negotiation. Show less Completed Executive Training Program in 2003. Promoted from Trainee to Product Assistant to Associate Product Manager within fifteen months. Responsible for product from conception through development stages and into production. • Closely monitored merchandise performance in order to develop future assortments as well as to identify chase opportunity. Grew penetration of chase to nearly 20% of business. • Traveled overseas to work with vendors & mills on fabric and style development as… Show more Completed Executive Training Program in 2003. Promoted from Trainee to Product Assistant to Associate Product Manager within fifteen months. Responsible for product from conception through development stages and into production. • Closely monitored merchandise performance in order to develop future assortments as well as to identify chase opportunity. Grew penetration of chase to nearly 20% of business. • Traveled overseas to work with vendors & mills on fabric and style development as well as cost and delivery negotiation. Show less
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Education
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Dolan school of business
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Finance