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Chris Rehkopf

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Sr. Director, Retail Experience - North America at Designer Brands
📍 Dublin, Ohio, United States

Chris Rehkopf is the Senior Director of Retail Experience for Designer Brands in North America. He spearheads the strategy and execution of the in-store customer experience, covering store design, construction, innovation, and operations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University and is described by colleagues as exceptionally hardworking.

There is no publicly available information regarding Chriss personal life or hobbies outside of his professional work in retail and brand experiences.

He recently led the development of a new experiential retail space within DSW to better showcase partner brands and products.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director, Retail Experience - North America
Job Level
Senior
Location
Dublin, Ohio, United States
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Priorities

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In-Store Experience
His entire role is dedicated to shaping the in-store experience, from physical design and construction to operational excellence and customer engagement.
Retail Innovation
He is focused on differentiating the customer experience through new concepts, such as partnering with technology companies like Aetrex for state-of-the-art in-store tech.
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Career

Work history

6-2026
Sr. Director, Retail Experience - North America
Designer Brands
1-2026 - 6-2026
Director of Retail Experience - North America
Designer Brands
10-2023 - 2-2026
Director, Retail Experience
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
4-2022 - 6-2026
Sr. Manager Visual Merchandising and Operations
Designer Brands
11-2017 - 4-2022
Manager - Store Operations, Store Initiatives/Innovation
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
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Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts
The Ohio State University
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