Karen Dodge, Senior VP, Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc.

Dodge oversees all aspects of merchandising U.S. operations, including all Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores and the legendary FAO Schwarz flagship store in New York City, and leads a team of merchants in identifying worldwide product trends and innovations to maintain and strengthen the company’s position as the toy and baby products authority. She is also instrumental in building manufacturer relationships to ensure the best in-stock positions on hot products and negotiate first-to-market opportunities. A distinguished retail veteran, Dodge came to Toys“R”Us in 2007 from Marshall Fields, where she held several senior VP-level merchandising positions over a 30-year period. She is credited with spearheading the initiative to establish Marshall Fields as a fashion destination.