Richard
Proud
VP, Merchandise Planning, Allocation, and Product Strategy
Groupe Dynamite
Richie Proud is Vice President of Merchandise Planning, Allocation, and Product Strategy for Groupe Dynamite in Montreal, Canada - parent company of Garage & Dynamite female clothing brands and one of the top fashion retailers in Canada. He is responsible for the global inventory management & product financial strategies across the 350+
worldwide stores of Groupe Dynamite.
Richie's retail career started with Abercrombie & Fitch where he had success as both a Merchant and a Merchandise Planner. As the Senior Director of Merchandise Planning, Richie led A&F's international transformation initiative - a fleet review of all international store locations to optimize sales, inventory, and real estate strategies.
Prior to joining Groupe Dynamite, Richie led the Merchandise Planning & Allocation teams for American Signature, Inc - owner of Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture. He has extensive international supply chain experience - building strong relationships with factories, suppliers, and vendors all over Asia and South America.
worldwide stores of Groupe Dynamite.
Richie's retail career started with Abercrombie & Fitch where he had success as both a Merchant and a Merchandise Planner. As the Senior Director of Merchandise Planning, Richie led A&F's international transformation initiative - a fleet review of all international store locations to optimize sales, inventory, and real estate strategies.
Prior to joining Groupe Dynamite, Richie led the Merchandise Planning & Allocation teams for American Signature, Inc - owner of Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture. He has extensive international supply chain experience - building strong relationships with factories, suppliers, and vendors all over Asia and South America.
