Chief Retail Officer at FitForCommerce
Flemington, New Jersey
EVP E-Commerce, Registry, and Business Development @ XO Group Inc. (formerly known as The Knot Inc.) From February 2012 to March 2014 (2 years 2 months) Chief Retail Officer @ FitForCommerce Short Hills, NJRegional Director Store Operations @ Linens N Things From March 1990 to April 1995 (5 years 2 months) DVP Store Operations @ The Children's...
EVP E-Commerce, Registry, and Business Development @ XO Group Inc. (formerly known as The Knot Inc.) From February 2012 to March 2014 (2 years 2 months) Chief Retail Officer @ FitForCommerce Short Hills, NJRegional Director Store Operations @ Linens N Things From March 1990 to April 1995 (5 years 2 months) DVP Store Operations @ The Children's Place From June 1978 to March 1990 (11 years 10 months) Senior Vice President, Senior Consultant @ FitForCommerce FitForCommerce is a boutique consultancy and growth accelerator that helps digital businesses and omnichannel retailers make smarter investment decisions on strategy, technology, marketing, merchandising, operations, financials, organizational design and more. Our team of consultants and analysts are former retail and brand practitioners that leverage deep practical experience to provide strategic and hands-on guidance on everything needed to build, grow and accelerate your business. To learn more, visit us at www.fitforcommerce.com Short Hills, NJContract Consultant Specializing in eCommerce @ Dick's Sporting Goods Tasked with accelerating the growth of the company's e-commerce business, through work with internal resources and external providers. From January 2009 to January 2010 (1 year 1 month) Executive Director Store Systems and Communications @ Linens N Things Responsible for process improvement in stores, identification of system requirements to increase store productivity and store sales. Developed and implemented Bridal Registry programs, RF in store applications, Time and Attendance Systems, Gift Card, Store Intranet and Store Communications protocals. From April 1995 to April 2000 (5 years 1 month) SVP eCommerce and Registry @ XO Group Inc. (formerly known as The Knot Inc.) •Complete responsibility for the company’s e-Commerce business with oversight of the content and the creative of 10 web sites. •Developed the framework and design for a complete web re-design of the companies two primary sites, with launch targets of Q4 2011/Q1 2012.•Management and development of the registry business. • Responsible for the cultivation and development of retail partnerships with over 21 wedding retailers and 11 baby retailers. From July 2010 to February 2012 (1 year 8 months) Vice President eCommerce @ Dick's Sporting Goods Vice President of eCommerce charged with the task of leading the company's eCommerce initiatives, talent acquisition, and the development and implementation of multi-channel initiatives for both the Dick's Sporting Goods chains as well as the Golf Galaxy chain. This position has full P&L responsibility for this segment of the company's rapidly growing eCommerce business. From January 2010 to June 2010 (6 months) Corporate Vice President Marketing / E-Commerce @ Linens N Things Responsible for LNT Marketing, Product Development, E-Commerce and Bridal Registry. Developed and implemented the strategic branding plan for the organization with full P&L responsibility for the E-Commerce and Bridal businesses. From July 2008 to January 2009 (7 months) Divisional Vice President E-Commerce and Gift Registry @ Linens N Things Management of the LNT Bridal Registry and E-Commerce businesses, with full P&L responsibility. Develeopment of the strategic vision and planning for E-Commerce and Bridal. From April 2006 to July 2008 (2 years 4 months) Vice President E-Commerce @ Linens N Things Launched the company's E-Commerce business. Responsible for site design, marketing , product assortment planning as well as the E-Commerce P&L. Launched an intergrated Registry system on line, integrated to over 500 locations and the company's E-Commerce business. Grew company's E-Commerce business at rates consistently exceeding industry performance. From April 2000 to April 2006 (6 years 1 month) Chief Retail Officer @ FitForCommerce
XO Group Inc. (formerly known as The Knot Inc.)
EVP E-Commerce, Registry, and Business Development
February 2012 to March 2014
FitForCommerce
Chief Retail Officer
Short Hills, NJ
Linens N Things
Regional Director Store Operations
March 1990 to April 1995
The Children's Place
DVP Store Operations
June 1978 to March 1990
FitForCommerce
Senior Vice President, Senior Consultant
Short Hills, NJ
Dick's Sporting Goods
Contract Consultant Specializing in eCommerce
January 2009 to January 2010
Linens N Things
Executive Director Store Systems and Communications
April 1995 to April 2000
XO Group Inc. (formerly known as The Knot Inc.)
SVP eCommerce and Registry
July 2010 to February 2012
Dick's Sporting Goods
Vice President eCommerce
January 2010 to June 2010
Linens N Things
Corporate Vice President Marketing / E-Commerce
July 2008 to January 2009
Linens N Things
Divisional Vice President E-Commerce and Gift Registry
April 2006 to July 2008
Linens N Things
Vice President E-Commerce
April 2000 to April 2006
FitForCommerce
Chief Retail Officer
What company does Kathleen Kimple work for?
Kathleen Kimple works for XO Group Inc. (formerly known as The Knot Inc.)
What is Kathleen Kimple's role at XO Group Inc. (formerly known as The Knot Inc.)?
Kathleen Kimple is EVP E-Commerce, Registry, and Business Development
What industry does Kathleen Kimple work in?
Kathleen Kimple works in the Retail industry.
Who are Kathleen Kimple's colleagues?
Kathleen Kimple's colleagues are Donald Yee, Thomas J. Theobald, and Bernardine Wu
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