Gretchen McMann Email Address

Senior Buyer, Product Development of Home Furnishings, Home Decor and Gifts

WTNH TV is located In New Haven, Connecticut and is an ABC affiliate. Address: News Channel 8 8 Elm Street New Haven, Connecticut 06510 203-784-8888 WTNH debuted on June 15, 1948 as WNHC-TV on channel 6. The station was founded by the New Haven Register along with WNHC radio (1340 AM, now WYBC) and WNHC-FM (99.1 MHz., now WPLR). It is Connecticut's oldest television station, and the second-oldest in New England (WBZ-TV in Boston signed on less than a week earlier). It was originally an affiliate of the DuMont Television Network, and claims to have been the first full-time affiliate of that short-lived network.[2] It added NBC and CBS in 1949, with ABC following in 1950.

Seasoned merchant with 22 years experience developing and reinventing new product assortments and categories across multiple retail settings including corporate, specialty and e-com environments. Niche focus categories include gifts, apparel, accessories, decorative accents, licensed goods and impulse products. Experienced in all stages of overseas product development from initial concept and design, through mass production, product life-cycle through to permanent markdown. Strong visionary skills demonstrated through identifying emerging trends, recognizing growth opportunities and introducing new product categories and concepts into specialty retail markets. Proven track record managing OTB, inventory levels and turn, meeting and exceeding seasonal plans and developing merchandising strategies. Experienced in cost negotiations while maintaining long-term and meaningful vendor relationships. Experienced in cultivating collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams including marketing, visual merchandising, business management and operations. Strengths in trend-spotting. Ability to understand and connect with core customer and target demographic while staying focused on keeping ahead of competition. Entrepreneurial background and spirit.Specialties: Product Development, Licensing, Niche Retail and Apparel Concepts