Destini Anderson

Destini Anderson is an accomplished professional with a strong background in strategic partnerships and merchandise management within the retail sector. Currently serving as the Lead Business Partner for Strategy & Negotiations in the Toys division at Target since August 2025, Destini has previously held significant roles at Walmart as Manager of Strategic Partnerships for Walmart.com Fulfillment Services from 2022 to 2024, and as a Buyer/Merchant for Games and Outdoor Play at Academy Sports + Outdoors from 2019 to 2022. Additional experience includes positions as an Associate Buyer at Sears Holdings Corporation, focusing on fashion and juvenile bedding, an Inventory Planning Analyst for kids' license bedding at Target, and a Senior Analyst in Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management specializing in toys at Sears Holdings Corporation. Destini holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management from The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, obtained in 2014.