Edward Lara

Edward Lara is a seasoned retail executive with extensive experience in merchandising and strategic planning across various brands and categories. Currently serving as Senior Executive Merchant at Tailored Brands, Inc. since March 2020, Edward previously operated as an Executive Retail Consultant, specializing in financial business plans and brand licensing. Edward's notable roles include Director of Merchandising at Levi Strauss & Co., VP of Merchandise Manager at Macy's, and Senior Merchandise Manager at DFS, where expertise in product assortment and cohesive merchandising strategies significantly contributed to year-over-year sales growth. With a foundation in retail from positions at Macy's West, ANN INC., Esprit, and I. Magnin, Edward holds a BA in Social Science from the University of California, Berkeley.