Cari Shapiro

Cari Shapiro is a seasoned retail executive with extensive experience in merchandise management and strategic buying across various sectors. Starting with an Assistant Buyer role at May Company Dept. Stores, Shapiro advanced to significant leadership positions, including Vice President at Babies R Us, where responsibility included a P&L of over $400 million in the infant apparel market. As Executive Vice President at Haddad Brands, Shapiro led creative processes for a $400+ million children's wear company. Additional roles include Divisional Merchandise Manager at Bealls, Inc., Group Vice President at Ross Stores overseeing $560 million in merchandise, and Director of Divisional Merchandise Management at Disney Store, where sales grew from $35 million to $350 million. Shapiro holds a BA in Communications from the University of California, Berkeley.