Allison Ridley Wallace

Allison Ridley Wallace currently serves as a Sourcing Manager at Premier Inc. since September 2019. Prior to this role, Allison spent 14 years at Family Dollar, where notable positions included Category Manager for Footwear & Accessories and Men’s Apparel, Intimates & Basics, managing substantial sales volumes of $153M and $208M respectively. Responsibilities included developing and executing buying strategies, fostering collaborative relationships, and leading the successful Smart Coupons initiative that achieved 1 million users within 90 days. Additional experience encompasses roles as Associate Buyer and Merchandise Coordinator, with a focus on product assortment, marketing strategies, and inventory control. Allison holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of South Carolina.