Brian Chaisson

Brian Chaisson is a seasoned retail professional with extensive experience in merchandising and retail planning, currently serving as the Director of Retail Merchandising and Promotion at The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. since April 2004. Chaisson's expertise encompasses overseeing assortment and buy plans, maximizing sales and margins, and developing key item ladder plans. Previously, as Sr. Merchandise Planner for Outlets, Chaisson successfully expanded the Outlet Division from 15 to 37 stores, achieving significant revenue growth. Chaisson's career began at Express Men as General Store Manager, followed by key roles at Talbots and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where strong management and customer service skills were demonstrated. Chaisson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Management Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.