Epoca International has named Becky Blake senior director of merchandising.
Blake most recently was the director of the baby category at Walmart. She gained experience in several product categories, including gadgets, cutlery, home décor, lighting and baby. She also was involved in several category brand launches.
“I am delighted to bring my leadership and expertise in the housewares categories to Epoca International,” Blake said. “They have an outstanding reputation for bringing innovative and quality products to the market.”
“We are super excited about Becky Blake joining the team,” said Brian Melzer, CEO of Epoca International. “Becky is a vibrant merchant that has over 20 years of success working with suppliers to bring their product assortment to the highest level. Becky has a keen eye for product detail and an in-depth understanding of the supply chain. Becky’s recent success at Walmart has helped the supplier community raise the bar of its product offerings. Epoca works with renowned media brands and social media influencers to create unique and authentic product offerings. We need savvy merchants like Becky to help these brands and influencers reach their potential in the marketplace with thoughtful product development.”
Blake reports to Barbara Pizzella, executive vice president of Epoca, at the company headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.
“Becky (is) an excellent fit for this position and a strong asset to the fast-paced team,” Pizzella said. “I am looking forward to her contributions to several of our product categories, as well as adding strategic direction for our brand partnerships and new launches.”