Dennis Millman

Vice President of Stores - East @ World Market

About

Top Ranking Executive Retail Leader specializing in developing and executing business strategy, sourcing diverse talent & maximizing profitability. I have proven results in driving omni-channel growth, utilizing data and analytics to increase customer file, and connecting the digital and brick & mortar footprint. I have worked and built the business in both start ups and multi-billion dollar companies.

Country

United States

City

New York City Metropolitan Area

Industry

Retail

Skill

Operations Management, Project Management, Store Management, Conflict Management, Recruiting, Sales Management, Driving Results, Training, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, District Management, New Store Openings, Merchandising, Profit, Store Operations, Shrinkage, Multi-unit, New Store Development, Sales

Experience

Vice President of Stores - East

World Market

2023-8 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

New York, NY

Create and execute the people strategy to acquire and develop top talent, grow a high performing culture, recognize performance, and build succession plans to support growth. Responsible for the financial health and profitability of districts and stores. Identify key Real Estate markets and store sites to feed new store pipeline Develop and execute strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets within an environment of cost awareness and accountability. Serve as a change leader with corporate and field leadership teams to build employee and customer engagement through key technology initiatives.

Regional- East, Central US

Cotton On Group

2021-10 - 2023-8 · 1 yr 11 mos

US - Eastern United States

Lead Retail and Operations in East and Midwest through double digit store count growth. Recruit, train & develop internal and external talent, establishing pipeline for future leadership positions. Manage P&L to maximize EBITDA Implement digital and mobile capabilities to increase store efficiency and customer experience.

VIce President - Stores, Communication & Operations

Justice

2020-2 - 2021-3 · 1 yr 2 mos

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Increase Omni-Channel revenue through strategic technology initiatives for stores, grow and leverage social media presence, drive customer file growth in B&M and digital. Increase EBITDA through efficiency in Store Operations and SOP's, through detailed time studies and productivity metrics. Develop and mentor Regional Vice Presidents & 48 District Managers.

VIce President - Stores & Operations

Dressbarn

2018-1 - 2020-2 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Greater New York City Area

Leader of Retail consisting of 4 Regions and 650+ Store locations. Oversee home office communication, training, and operations teams. Executive Leader of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives for corporate and field. Recognized for EBITDA & sales performance in 2018 & 2019.

Regional Vice President

Justice

2013-10 - 2018-1 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Lead strategy and performance in Northeast Region of 184 Stores. Project lead on corporate customer experience projects from ideation through rollout to chain, resulting in double digit sales gains over 5 quarters. Built Region into the top volume in the Company, with consistent growth in comp sales over 5 year period.

District Manager

Justice

2007-12 - 2013-11 · 6 yrs

Lead 13 store district which generates highest annual volume in the company. Facilitate training at corporate office for District and Store leaders. Participate in pilot programs to test operational and customer service programs before rolling to chain.