Laura Knauss

Laura Knauss is an experienced retail professional with a diverse background in merchandising, training, and management. Currently serving as a Regional Manager at Winston Retail since January 2020, Laura previously held the role of District Mobile Merchandiser and Trainer at beeline Group, where responsibilities included operational support and training in visual merchandising. Laura's extensive tenure at Winston Retail began in 2008, where past positions included Senior Field Training Manager, overseeing a team across 14 states, and Merchandise Coordinator, executing client standards for over 40 brands. Prior to that, Laura worked at Warnaco as a Regional Merchandise/Marketing Manager, managing a significant sales volume, and held various roles at Spiegel and EXPRESS, focusing on inventory analysis, strategic planning, and visual presentation. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design from Northern Illinois University.