Ashley Fraser

Bridging product, data, and storytelling to create impactful consumer experiences

Merchandiser with 10+ years of experience spanning e-commerce product strategy and visual merchandising for leading retail brands. Skilled at translating consumer insights and trend analysis into compelling product assortments, impactful visual storytelling, and high-performing go-to-market strategies that drive traffic, engagement, and revenue.

Career

Professional Experience

  • Led end-to-end product creation and digital merchandising for DTC Custom Footwear, driving assortment strategy and go-to-market launches that increased customer engagement and conversion.

  • Deep appreciation and curiosity for products and consumer trends, with experience in leveraging data tools and external sources to drive growth. 

  • Produced and presented Quarterly Business Reports for global stakeholders, translating performance data into actionable product and merchandising strategies.

  • Partner with Design, Creative, and Marketing teams to develop data-informed storytelling strategies that increased product discovery and site traffic.

  • Built and maintained relationships with production factories to ensure quality development and vendor material management.

  • Supported buyers in developing seasonal assortment plans by analyzing sales performance, and emerging market trends to inform purchasing decisions.

  • Managed vendor relationships and coordinated with brand partners to oversee product selection, pricing, and promotional planning for upcoming digital sales events.

  • Partnered with digital site merchandising and production teams to ensure accurate product launches, compelling product presentation, and seamless execution of online events.

  • Led visual merchandising strategy across multiple departments and two store locations, creating compelling seasonal product presentations that enhanced brand storytelling and improved customer engagement.

  • Directed floor sets, product launches, and seasonal transitions, ensuring visual standards aligned with brand guidelines while optimizing product visibility and accessibility.

  • Trained and mentored merchandising teams on visual presentation standards, fixture utilization, and product styling across key brand shop environments including Topshop and Topman.

  • Supported large-scale floor resets, store renovations, and visual installations across the Northeast region, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.

Core Expertise


Digital Merchandising Strategy


Trend Forecasting & Consumer Insights


Data-Driven Product Strategy


Visual Merchandising

Tools


Microsoft Suite


Adobe Creative Suite


Tableau


Miro



FlexPLM

Asana