Stein's Garden & Home
Kay Swanson is an accomplished retail professional with extensive experience in product management and buying. Currently serving as a Buyer at Stein's Garden & Home since 2017, Kay manages over 7,000 SKUs across Home Decor, Gifts, and Women's Clothing, achieving an 8% sales increase and a 3% margin improvement in women's clothing and accessories. Prior experience includes product management roles at The Bon Ton Stores Inc., where strategies led to a 23% sales increase in 2015, and at Build-A-Bear Workshop, generating over $250 million in sales through the development of more than 350 unique styles annually. Kay's background also includes significant roles at May Merchandising Company, Edison Brothers Inc., and Abercrombie & Fitch, which showcase a strong track record in sales growth, trend analysis, and collaborative efforts with vendors and design teams. Kay holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.
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Stein's Garden & Home
Stein's Garden and Home is Proudly Planted in Wisconsin with 17 locations. Garden Center & Plant Nursery, Lawn & Garden, Bird & Pet, Weber & Traeger Grills, Outdoor Furniture, Home Decor, Women's Boutique, Holiday Treeland - Experience the Season! Company Values: Customer First - Providing exceptional customer service and being a trusted resource for Wisconsin gardeners since 1946. Teamwork - We are at our best when we work as a team and participate in a positive work environment. Integrity - Conscious of the communities we engage with and our environmental impact. Community Involvement - Active and positive contributors in our surrounding communities. Our Roots Go Deep - The first Stein flower shop opened in 1946 in Shorewood, WI. Today Stein's has 17 locations throughout Wisconsin and is still locally owned by the Stein family. "Stein's is committed to being your trusted local resource that has what you need to create the garden, outdoor living and home of your dreams. Let us help you grow." - Bob Young, President & CEO.