Laura Janney

Laura Janney has a diverse and extensive work experience in the retail industry. Laura most recently held the position of EVP/Chief Merchandising Officer at Tillys, starting in May 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Merchant at The Bay from August 2021 to January 2023. Laura also worked at Hudson's Bay, where they held the role of SVP/GMM Apparel from July 2019 to July 2021. Before joining Hudson's Bay, they had a long tenure at Nordstrom, where they held various leadership positions, including Vice President Omni Divisional Merchandise Manager and Vice President - Omni Channel International Divisional Merchandise Manager. Laura'sresponsibilities at Nordstrom included overseeing teams, developing merchandise strategies, managing buying and planning, and negotiating partnerships with brands. Laura's career in retail started in 1987 as a Retail Salesperson, and they gradually progressed through various buying, management, and leadership roles.

Laura Janney attended Western Washington University from 1985 to 1990, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing/Management.