Rodney Takashima

• Led the development of creative vision and merchandising strategies for diverse retail stores, effectively catering to various target demographics and geographic profiles.

• Partnered with museums to leverage storytelling through product assortments and visual merchandising, enhancing guest engagement.

• Conceptualized and executed immersive pop-up retail environments, integrating entertainment with retail to enhance customer experience.

• Innovated and launched exclusive private label brands, aligning with the company's sustainability goals and expanding its market presence.

• Collaborated with active apparel merchants to create and implement seasonal graphic designs for branded sportswear, enhancing product appeal and marketability.

• Innovated custom fabrics and garment silhouettes in partnership with international manufacturers, resulting in a comprehensive range of exclusive imprintable knitwear.

• Cultivated and maintained strategic client relationships, consistently exceeding sales targets and revenue objectives.

• Partnered with the merchandising and operations teams to strategize a significant brand repositioning, enhancing the overall look and feel of the company's private label brands.

• Directed a team of over 25 designers and product developers in creating diverse product assortments for juniors and young men,

• Collaborated closely with both offshore and domestic partners to develop fabric, fit, and color palettes across all product ranges.

• Pioneered innovative hangtag technology to drive targeted online traffic, identifying a unique opportunity in e-commerce and IRL retail integration.

• Secured three rounds of venture capital funding, strategically scaling the company and boosting market valuation to over $250 million.

• Forged partnerships with industry leaders including Adidas, Nike, Ecko Unlimited, and Under Armour, demonstrating product viability and market demand.

• Partnered with design and development teams to develop private label products tailored for a specific audience.

• Collaborated with factories, trend forecasters, and color services to anticipate emerging trends up to a year ahead of seasonal product launches.

• Sought and secured opportunities for collaborations with designers and related brands.