The Transformation of Fashion Retailing

Her course responsibilities in the Fashion Merchandising Management Department include Contemporary Retail Management and The Business of Licensing.  Ms. Jacullo has completed numerous consulting projects for international and domestic accessory and jewelry manufacturers in product development and brand strategy through her company, Jean Jacullo Enterprises.   In addition, Ms. Jacullo has extensive experience in developing and sourcing product in the Asian and European market, having completed numerous international assignments for Macy’s, QVC, and her clients. Ms. Jacullo also served as an expert witness in the fashion industry on an intellectual property case.

Mr. Galpin has more that 20 years of experience in the apparel industry.  In 2006, David moved into his current position as the global head of licensing for the Dockers® brand worldwide.  In this role, he leads the product development, assortments and marketing strategies for men’s and women’s accessories and footwear, children’s sportswear, corporate gifts, luggage, and home products, including bedding.  David is responsible for developing the brand’s global licensing business plan to achieve brand consistency across various licensed categories and ensure seamless integration with the brand’s core apparel product lines.  David began his career in retail, working in sales management and buying roles for Macy’s for more than eight years.

Maryann Nichols has more than 25 years of experience in the apparel industry.  Maryann joined Levi Strauss & Co. as a designer in the company’s Levi’s® Womenswear Division.  Throughout the 1990s, she served in key merchandising roles in both the Levi’s® and Dockers® brands, including the Levi’s® women’s jeans, Levi’s® SilverTab® and Dockers® Authentics businesses.  In her current position she leads the product development, assortments and marketing strategies for men’s and women’s  tops, accessories and footwear as well as girls’ and boys’ products, including jeans, tops and accessories.

Over the past 35 years, Sandler rose through the management ranks at Maidenform, Inc., Bestform, Inc, and Warnaco Group. He managed brands that include: Maidenform, Lily of France, Christian Dior Intimates, Olga, Warners, Fruit of the Loom, Calvin Klein Underwear, and Cuddl Duds. Sandler is currently president of OBBI, LLC a division of Komar with responsibility for DKNY underwear and Cuddl Duds. He is one of 12 people in the intimate apparel industry that has been conferred the designation of Certified Intimate Apparel Professional by FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology). Sandler serves on the executive boards of the Underfashion Club and Intimate Apparel Council, where he was chairman in 2007 – 2009.