Gord Campbell has extensive experience in the retail industry, with a focus on home and hardlines. Gord'swork experience includes roles at various companies, such as Lee Valley Tools, Giant Tiger, Sears Canada, Grafton-Fraser Inc., Hudson's Bay Company, Home Outfitters, and Kmart and Zellers.
At Lee Valley Tools, Gord Campbell currently holds the position of Vice President - Supply Management and Logistics, a role they have held since March 2020.
Prior to that, from 2015 to 2019, Gord served as the Vice President of Home & Hardlines at Giant Tiger. In this role, they were responsible for various aspects of the business, including strategic growth, sales, merchandise, marketing, sourcing, and vendor strategies. Gord led a team of 46 and managed a budget of $3 million.
From 2014 to 2015, Gord worked as the Vice President of Home Decor & Housewares at Sears Canada. During their tenure, they were responsible for implementing a turnaround strategy for the division. Gord managed a team of 32 and oversaw areas such as sales, merchandise, marketing, sourcing, and product development.
Prior to their role at Sears Canada, Gord worked as the Vice President of Merchandise Planning, Supply Chain & IT at Grafton-Fraser Inc. from 2012 to 2014. In this position, they focused on strategic planning and allocation principles, as well as leveraging existing technology to improve operations. Gord managed a team of 29 and played a key role in stabilizing the core merchandise offering.
In 2011, Gord briefly held the role of Vice President of Planning & Allocation at Hudson's Bay Company. During this time, they were responsible for driving sales and profit growth, as well as optimizing store strategies and implementing an optimized planning organization.
From 2008 to 2011, Gord served as the General Merchandise Manager at Home Outfitters. In this role, they were accountable for the strategic growth plan, sales, and gross profit targets. Gord partnered with the executive team on product development and executed marketing strategies.
Before their time at Home Outfitters, Gord held various positions at Hudson's Bay Company. From 2006 to 2008, they were the General Manager of Merchandise Planning and Finance for Hbc Home, overseeing a large number of stores. Prior to that, from 2001 to 2005, they held the position of General Merchandise Manager - Footwear & Accessories at Zellers, where they achieved profitable growth and increased margin rates.
Gord's career in retail began at Kmart and Zellers, where they worked as a Store Manager from 1994 to 2001.
Overall, Gord Campbell has a strong background in retail management, with significant experience in home and hardlines, including strategic planning, sales and profit growth, merchandise management, and vendor strategies.
Gord Campbell attended Western University from 1985 to 1986, where they pursued studies in the Faculty of Science. Later, from 1999 to 2011, they enrolled at Hbc University, but the specific degree and field of study remain unknown.
March, 2020 - present
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