Valerie Szwarc

Valerie Szwarc is an experienced retail executive currently serving as Vice President/DMM at Variety Wholesalers, Inc. since May 2024. Prior to this role, Szwarc held the position of Vice President of Buying at Lids from January 2023 to April 2024 and worked at Dollar Tree Stores from April 2019 to January 2023, where Szwarc served as Category Director for Seasonal, Floral, Lawn and Garden, as well as Category Merchant. Szwarc also contributed to the Craft Retailer chain as Divisional Merchandise Manager from November 2015 to March 2019, overseeing a team of six buyers across several categories. Additionally, Szwarc served as Merchant and Category Manager for Christmas Tree Shops/Bed Bath and Beyond between February 2005 and November 2015. Szwarc holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from NEGOCIA - Centre international de formation à la vente et à la négociation commerciale.