Weston Blaney

Director of Real Estate @The Children's Place

Secaucus, NJ, US

Responsible for all negotiations with landlords for the company\'s fleet of over 500 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In first three years, achieved over $20m in rent reductions to maximize the financial health of the fleet and achieve individual store profitability. Besides negotiating lease extensions for nearly every retail store in the current fleet, negotiated and managed dozens of relocations, repositions and new-store openings. Analyzes key metrics to make strategic decisions on store closures. Managed site selection and lease negotiation for the company\'s first new stores in five years, including the reintroduction of the Gymboree brand as a stand-alone store.Has significantly increased core responsibilities every year, leading out on many projects and also being a highly productive and supportive team player. Accomplished company goals to significantly improve relations with landlords, which had been highly strained due to pandemic-related company decisions and ongoing store closures. Coordinates efficient and effective functionality between all departments related to real estate, including legal, construction & maintenance, and store operations.

University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

MBA

Brigham Young University

BA, Marketing Communications/Advertising