Gary Thompson

Gary Thompson is an experienced executive in the retail and operations sectors, currently serving as President/CEO of Retail Options since October 2011. Under Gary's leadership, Retail Options functions as an executive search firm across North America and the Caribbean, specializing in multiple industries including food production, consumer packaged goods, and healthcare. Previous roles include Senior Vice President of Retail/Operations at Deb Shops, Inc., Senior Vice President of Stores and Operations at Christopher & Banks, and Vice President of Stores and Operations at Charming Shoppes. Notably, Gary held the title of COO/President at Bag'n Baggage and significantly scaled Lids from 6 to 400 stores during tenure as Vice President of Stores and Operations. Gary's extensive background in building retail operations and talent acquisition has established a solid foundation for success in diverse business environments.