Mary Lampmann
About Mary Lampmann
Mary Lampmann serves as the Merchandising Director at Ten Thousand Villages US, bringing extensive experience in retail planning and merchandising from her previous roles at various companies, including Burlington Stores and David's Bridal.
Current Role at Ten Thousand Villages
Mary Lampmann serves as the Merchandising Director at Ten Thousand Villages US since 2021. In this role, she oversees merchandising strategies and initiatives that align with the organization's mission of supporting artisans from marginalized communities. Her leadership contributes to the development of ethical and sustainable product offerings.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Mary Lampmann has extensive experience in retail management, having held various positions at notable companies. She worked at Burlington Stores, Inc. as Director of Planning from 2016 to 2020, and at David's Bridal as Vice President of Planning and Allocation from 2005 to 2014. Her roles included responsibilities in merchandise planning, replenishment, and strategic oversight.
Educational Background and Certifications
Mary Lampmann studied at several prestigious institutions. She earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Telecommunications from Penn State University. Additionally, she completed various certifications, including Business Analytics from The Wharton School, Data Science from Harvard University, and Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business from Duke University.
Achievements in Retail Planning
Throughout her career, Mary Lampmann has implemented significant improvements in retail planning processes. She developed a unique rack vision planning tool adopted as a preseason planning standard and led a training initiative that resulted in eight promotions within a year. Her advocacy for pricing changes secured a $5M profit savings for her organization.
Contributions to Ethical Merchandise Development
Mary Lampmann played a key role in launching the world's first handcrafted ethically made movie merchandising collection, Jurassic World X Accompany. This initiative was designed to support marginalized producers and reflects her commitment to ethical sourcing and community support in the retail industry.