Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid said the 150-year-old department store “has only just begun to tap into our full potential.”
“I take immense pride in the evolution we’ve undergone in recent years,” Magid said. “We’ve enhanced our assortments, fortified our point of view and curation, and elevated both our digital and physical experience. Shoes have been pivotal to our growth, embodying our distinctive market positioning from accessible to aspirational. Continuously expanding our brand offerings remains a priority, and we remain dedicated to infusing excitement into our customer experience through immersive pop-ups and activations. The journey has been remarkable.”
Magid began her retail career in the Lord & Taylor executive training program. She joined Saks Fifth Avenue in 2003 as buyer of evening collections and progressed in successive merchandising roles, becoming senior vice president and general merchandise manager of women’s ready-to-wear, outerwear, dresses, private label and kids.
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In that role, Magid led the team through an integration following the acquisition by HBC. She also introduced the first concession model in contemporary sportswear and refocused the business on core and emerging brands. In 2015, she became chief merchant for Intermix but left a year later to start DVMagid Consulting, where she gained valuable experience working with both international and domestic brands.
In January 2019, Magid joined Bloomingdale’s as the general merchandise manager of ready-to-wear, Bloomingdales.com and concessions. In 2021, she added responsibility for outlets and center core. And in 2023 was promoted to chief merchant.
“Working and leading at Bloomingdale’s is a uniquely rewarding experience,” Magid said. “There is a rich 150-year history and authentic energy that really defines not only the shopping experience for customers but also our internal workplace. I take immense pride in being a part of this team, guiding Bloomingdale’s into its next chapter and nurturing this distinctive environment. As a female leader, mentoring young talent is not just a responsibility, but a privilege. Guiding the next generation has been one of the most fulfilling roles I’ve had the honor of embracing.”
A version of this article appeared in the June 3 print issue of FN, as part of the “Women Who Rock” special section. On June 5, FN and Two Ten Footwear Foundation honored these women at a live event in New York City.
