Lori Bowman Fournier
Merchant - Floral and Ribbon @Joann Stores
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WORK HISTORY
Merchant - Floral and Ribbon @Joann Stores
Hudson, OH, US
Creates and implements successful merchandising strategies to drive annual sales of $150M. Plans and executes promotional strategies that drive top line and bottom line results in a high/low business model while controlling promotional expenditures and markdowns.• Leads the buying and cross functional teams thru developing, planning, and executing first in class private label floral and ribbon assortments for over 800 stores and online. • Strategically positions product assortments within multiple store layout modules to create exciting merchandising presentations while ensuring each location gets the right assortment for their market.• Continually studies the market to understand trends, competition’s strengths and weaknesses and to identify new vendor resources
EDUCATION
Kent State University
BA
ABOUT LORI BOWMAN FOURNIER
I am a highly skilled and results-focused senior level merchant with extensive experience working across a variety of retail channels including big box, department store, franchise, eCommerce and specialty store. A high-energy creative problem solver, strategic thinker, and passionate team leader I have shown proven success in driving businesses with volumes up to $600M and leading teams both large and small. I am an excellent communicator experienced in presenting to audiences of all sizes, including C-suite executives. Key Strengths: Buying/Assortment Curation Financial Planning and Forecasting Product Development Process Development Global Sourcing Strategic white space ideation Negotiations Training/Presenting Operations with a laser focus on P&L Management Sales Marketing
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