Industry veteran Nancie Samet takes on Chief Merchandising Officer position at Omni Retail Enterprises

Omni Retail Enterprises, operator of a portfolio of lifestyle digital storefronts and communities covering home decor, apparel, health and wellness products, fitness and educational programmes, has named Nancie Samet as Chief Merchandising Officer.

She will lead the portfolio’s brand management, global sourcing, strategic marketing and channel selling strategy. 

“Nancie brings to Omni a breadth of knowledge and experience that’s critical to our transformation strategy,” says Sharon Leite, Omni’s CEO. 

“She has vast experience in brand building, product development, innovation and driving revenue growth in multi-channel environments. Her talents in forging vibrant vendor relationships and strategic partnerships will be crucial to the revitalisation of our product assortments and consumer experience.”

“Nancie is a visionary leader whose ability to champion groundbreaking strategies has resulted in a strong track record of outcomes, including gaining market share and dramatic sales growth. She's a great addition to our team.”

Samet spent most of her career in senior management positions at Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue covering a range of categories from ready-to-wear, accessories and jewellery to intimate apparel and home goods.

She has also worked with luxury firms like LAGOS Jewelry and with 1Concier, a hospitality B2B firm.

“With its unique brands and passionate communities, Omni presents an incredible opportunity for a merchant like me. I’m excited to work with our team and sync the needs and desires of our customers and members with an unmatched curation of products and services to drive exponential growth,” she says.

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Multi-channel retail is a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.