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Emily Busse

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SVP Design and Merchandising at PPI Apparel Group
📍 United States

Emily Busse is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience as the SVP of Design and Merchandising at PPI Apparel Group. She specializes in delivering customer-centric solutions for mass markets, having worked with major brands like Walmart, Puma, and Amazon. Emily holds a BFA in Textiles from Savannah College of Art and Design.

Outside of her direct professional responsibilities, Emily is passionate about the creative process itself. She draws deep inspiration from the artist Kandinsky and his philosophy on color, connecting her work in the apparel industry to a more profound appreciation for art and its influence on the soul.

Emily is a member of a newly founded Sustainability Board, reflecting a commitment to environmentally conscious practices within the industry.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
SVP Design and Merchandising
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Mass Market Apparel
Specializes in creating products for mass-market retailers, having managed large accounts for companies like Walmart, Sam's Club, and Amazon.
Sustainable Fashion
Actively involved in industry sustainability efforts as a member of a newly founded Sustainability Board.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
SVP Design and Merchandising
PPI Apparel Group
8-2023 - 9-2025
VP of Design and Merchandising Sleepwear and Underwear
PPI Apparel Group
1-2022
Owner/CEO
House of Hearts LLC
1-2022 - 7-2023
SVP Sales and Merchandising
Alpine Group
4-2019 - 12-2021
VP Design and Merchandising
United Legwear & Apparel Co.
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Education
2000 - 2003
BFA
Savannah College of Art and Design
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