maureen f lewis
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MAUREEN FERGUSON LEWISLicensing, Merchandising and Brand Management Specialist
Virgin Megastore Show & Tell (or how I added additional Millions in revenue, customer excitement and branding to an iconic music and DVD retailer)
HIRED TO DIVERSIFY VIRGIN AND TAKE THE ICONIC MEGASTORE FROM A MUSIC/VIDEO DESTINATION TO
AN ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE RETAILER
SAN FRANCISCO SURF/SKATE SHOP: RELEVANT FASHION, ACCESSORIES, BOOKS, MUSIC, DVDS, MAGAZINES AND
VIDEO GAMES MERCHANDISED IN DESTINATION BOUTIQUE
BEFORE AFTER
PARTNERED WITH HBO, FOX, CBS, PLAYBOY, JUNK FOOD, LEVI’S AND OTHER TREND VENDORS AND STUDIOS TO CREATE VENDOR
FUNDED BOUTIQUES WITHIN THE VIRGIN MEGASTORES
SIMPSONS MOVIE LAUNCH EVENT TIMES SQUARE
BEATLES POP UP BOUTIQUE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIGNATURES INC.
Concept Hollywood Boutique
KEY VENDOR PARTNERSHIPS CULTIVATED RESULTING IN PAID FIXTURES AND AD TAGS
CONSISTENTLY ADDING NEW CATEGORIES TO THE ASSORTMENT
NEGOTIATED FOR KISS FRAGRANCE TO BE LAUNCHED AT VIRGIN MEGASTORES
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING VIRGIN PRIVATE LABEL PROGRAM
PRESS TOUTING THE SUCCESS OF THE NEW FASHION CONCEPT AND EXCLUSIVES
PLAYBOY/VIRGIN NAMED BEST EXCLUSIVE RETAIL LAUNCH IN
LICENSING MAGAZINE 2007
DEVELOPED & EXECUTED A YEARLY VENDOR PAID CONCLAVE WHICH INVOLVED KEY ASSOCIATES FROM EACH STORE FLYING
TO HOLLYWOOD AND LEARNING ABOUT FASHION PRODUCT, MERCHANDISING AND DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH
BUYING OFFICE AND VENDORS