Kay Swanson

Kay Swanson is an accomplished retail professional with extensive experience in product management and buying. Currently serving as a Buyer at Stein's Garden & Home since 2017, Kay manages over 7,000 SKUs across Home Decor, Gifts, and Women's Clothing, achieving an 8% sales increase and a 3% margin improvement in women's clothing and accessories. Prior experience includes product management roles at The Bon Ton Stores Inc., where strategies led to a 23% sales increase in 2015, and at Build-A-Bear Workshop, generating over $250 million in sales through the development of more than 350 unique styles annually. Kay's background also includes significant roles at May Merchandising Company, Edison Brothers Inc., and Abercrombie & Fitch, which showcase a strong track record in sales growth, trend analysis, and collaborative efforts with vendors and design teams. Kay holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.