Paige Horst

Accomplished retail merchandising and operations executive with 25+ years of progressive leadership at May Department Stores Company/Macy's, driving category strategy, supplier negotiations, assortment planning, visual/merchandise execution, and profitable growth across fashion-adjacent and high-volume categories (Soft Home, Cosmetics, Big Ticket). Expertise in developing long-term business plans, analyzing trends/customer behavior, optimizing P&L through expense control and sales maximization, and leading cross-functional teams to elevate customer experience and omni-channel performance. Proven in building vendor partnerships, executing strategic initiatives, and achieving top sales rankings. Eager to leverage scale and data-driven approach at Walmart to set strategic direction for Women's Fashion, innovate assortments, and help families save money and live better.

Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.