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Finding Your Legacy with Darcy Penick
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Darcy Penick’s career has come full circle. Starting in fashion as an assistant buyer for Neiman Marcus and then buyer for Bergdorf Goodman, she is now the head of technology and product for Neiman Marcus Group and president of Bergdorf Goodman. And, adding to the list of iconic fashion companies she’s worked for, Darcy also led teams at Saks Fifth Avenue and was the CMO and later CEO of ShopBop, undoubtedly cementing her impact on the fashion and retail industry. In this interview, we talk about taking the time to learn important skills at the start of your career, how Darcy found her way into the fashion world, and how she’s leaving her mark on a legacy brand.
Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss:
- Finding your pace in your early career and what Darcy has learned from reflecting on her first positions
- Darcy’s experiences at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, ShopBop, and Bergdorf Goodman and her insights on leading a team
- Luck, timing, and the power that comes with taking charge and saying yes
- Witnessing the development of fashion and retail careers with the rise of the tech industry and online shopping
- Understanding Bergdorf Goodman’s brand image and how Darcy is honoring that history while modernizing the company for today’s fast-paced markets
Find Darcy Penick:
www.neimanmarcusgroup.com/Darcy-Penick
LinkedIn: Darcy Penick
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Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.
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