Thomas Kraus

Thomas Kraus is a seasoned executive, strategist, and leader specializing in digital transformation, e-commerce, and digital marketing. With a career spanning 27 years, Kraus has excelled in both brick-and-mortar and digital-only retail environments. He is an expert in retail merchandising and planning, as well as mobile and tablet websites and native apps. Kraus is known for his ability to drive transformation and zero in on key strategies, metrics, business processes, and systems critical to a business in the digital age.

Kraus studied Marketing Management at the University of Saint Thomas and Aviation at The University of North Dakota. He has held several executive positions throughout his career, including Vice President, Digital at UNFI, Vice President, E-Commerce at EVINE (formerly ShopNBC & ShopHQ), and Director of Purchasing and Planning at CSS Industries, Inc. Additionally, Kraus has served as a Senior Buyer and Merchandising Planner at Marshall Field's.