CB2
Andrea Erman has over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, primarily in the areas of product management and buying. Andrea started their career at Crate & Barrel in 1999 as a Department Manager at a Chicago-area store. Andrea then moved on to become a Product Manager Assistant at Crate&Barrel in 2003. In 2009, Andrea returned to Crate & Barrel as an Associate Buyer and later became a Product Manager/Buyer. In 2012, they joined CB2 as a Product Manager/Buyer and quickly progressed to the role of Senior Product Manager. Currently, Andrea serves as the Divisional Merchandise Manager at CB2, where they collaborate closely with the President and VP of Operations & Strategy to guide merchandising decisions and oversee product development across multiple categories. Throughout their career, Andrea has demonstrated strong leadership and mentoring skills, ensuring successful execution of brand strategies by managing and mentoring product teams.
Andrea Erman pursued their education in the field of English literature, starting with their undergraduate studies at Valparaiso University from 1995 to 1999. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts. Following their undergraduate studies, they attended Kansas State University from 1999 to 2001, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree. Their focus of study during their time at Kansas State University was on Contemporary British/American Literature and Cultural Studies.
CB2
At CB2 we’re known for our unique take on design. The magic is in the mix of edgy and elevated. Raw and refined. We love trends but don’t live by them. We’re more into that timeless cool-factor. Home is where personal style comes to life. And we’re here to inspire in any way we can. To help you fill your home with things you love, that aren’t too expensive and that you’ll never regret. As a brand, we champion inclusivity, kindness, love and respect. We try to be good corporate citizens and take big and small actions towards that goal everyday. CB2 enthusiastically supports Humble Design Chicago. A non-profit that transforms empty, cold houses for the recently homeless into warm, welcoming and uplifting places where they can restart their lives. It’s amazing what a difference a furnished home can make for families emerging from homelessness. Learn more about Humble Design here. We always celebrate Pride partnering annually with GLSEN. In addition to our generous donation, we’ve hosted in store events and wore our pride through limited edition t-shirts during Pride month to show our unwavering support. At CB2 HQ, everyday has its own playlist. Music makes its way into almost everything we do from how we define the vibe of a new collection or set the mood in our stores. In 2017 we launched a series of live concerts, in our stores, featuring some of our favorite artists: Francis and the Lights, Kacy Hill, and ???. It was such a huge success we decided to make it a forever thing. Learn about upcoming concerts check out cb2.com/afterhours. From our store associates all around the country to our buyers, planners and creatives in Chicago, CB2 has some of the most clever, interesting and creative people we’ve ever met. Our stores are filled with their energy, their unique take on products, their stories and inspirations. Like our people, our brand isn’t about a certain look or style, it’s about an attitude. We make what we love. And hope you love it too.