Nicole Barone

Nicole Barone currently serves as the Manager of Store Planning & Analysis at Citi Trends, a position held since January 2024. Previously, Barone held various roles at Ralph Lauren, including Director of Allocation DTC and Allocation Manager, from November 2016 to July 2023. Barone's experience also includes serving as Senior Allocations at Dressbarn from September 2011 to November 2016, and as Store Planner at Big M Inc. (Mandee) from March 2010 to September 2011. Earlier in Barone's career, positions included Item & Basic Analyst and Allocation Analyst, as well as Senior Assistant Planner at Macy's Inc. from October 2005 to March 2010. Barone holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Technology with a focus on Fashion Merchandising and Buying from Buffalo State University, earned between 2000 and 2004.