Emily Arneson

EVP of Merchandising, PAIGE

Professional Overview
Emily Arneson is a seasoned retail executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic merchandising and omni-channel growth initiatives for leading lifestyle and fashion brands. As the EVP of Merchandising at PAIGE, she oversees the company's end-to-end product development and go-to-market strategies, leveraging her deep expertise in consumer insights, data-driven decision making, and brand-aligned product curation.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the EVP of Merchandising at PAIGE, Emily is responsible for leading the company's merchandising and product development functions. In this role, she has spearheaded the implementation of advanced data analytics to optimize product assortments, driving a 22% increase in sell-through rates across both retail and e-commerce channels. Emily has also played a pivotal role in elevating PAIGE's brand positioning through the strategic curation of trend-forward collections that resonate with the target consumer, contributing to a 15% year-over-year growth in net revenue.

Career Progression
Prior to joining PAIGE, Emily held various merchandising and buying leadership roles at renowned fashion and lifestyle brands, including Lucky Brand, DANNIJO Shoes, and Sole Society. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a proven track record of optimizing inventory management, implementing data-driven merchandising strategies, and cultivating successful omni-channel go-to-market plans. Emily's ability to identify emerging consumer trends and translate them into commercially viable product offerings has consistently driven profitable growth for the companies she has served.

Academic Background
Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Merchandising from the University of Southern California, where she graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Omni-channel merchandising and product development

• Consumer insights and data-driven decision making

• Trend forecasting and brand-aligned product curation

• Inventory optimization and supply chain management

• Cross-functional leadership and team collaboration

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Emily has been recognized for her strategic vision and ability to drive measurable results. At DANNIJO Shoes, she spearheaded the brand's successful expansion into the direct-to-consumer market, resulting in a 30% increase in revenue. During her tenure at Lucky Brand, Emily played a pivotal role in the company's omni-channel transformation, leading to a 12% uplift in online sales.

Conclusion
With her extensive industry experience, data-driven approach, and strong leadership skills, Emily Arneson is poised to continue driving innovation and growth for PAIGE as the company navigates the evolving retail landscape. Her passion for creating trend-forward, consumer-centric product offerings, coupled with her proven track record of delivering measurable results, make her a valuable asset to the organization.