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Richard Markee
Director/Board Member at
MACY'S, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Richard L.
Markee is currently an Independent Director at Five Below, Inc. since 2016, a Director at Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc., and an Independent Director at Macy's, Inc. starting in 2024.
Formerly, Mr. Markee was Vice Chairman at Toys "R" US-Delaware, Inc. from 2003 to 2006, Executive Chairman at Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. from 2011 to 2016, Non-Executive Chairman at Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc., Chairman at Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd., Chairman at Kids "R" Us in 2002, Vice Chairman at Toys "R" Us, Inc. from 1998 to 2006, Director-Internal Operations at Target Corp.
from 1981 to 1990, Director at The Sports Authority, Inc. from 2005 to 2006, Independent Director at Dorel Industries, Inc. from 2008 to 2012, Independent Director at Payless Holdings LLC in 2012, Director at Brands, Inc., Director at Collective Brands, Inc., President at Babies "R" US Superstore from 2004 to 2006, Vice President at Target Stores, Inc., Operating Partner at Bear Stearns Merchant Banking from 2006 to 2008, and Operating Partner at Irving Place Capital Management LP.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FIVE BELOW, INC. 0.03% | 2026-06-15 | 14,305 ( 0.03% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
MACY'S, INC. -.--% | 2026-06-04 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-05-30 |
Richard Markee active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FIVE BELOW, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-02 |
| MACY'S, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-04-09 |
Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc.
 Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides children with new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products and books | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Richard Markee
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc.
 Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and retails vitamins & nutritional supplements | Chairman | 2018-05-31 |
| VITAMIN SHOPPE, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-04-03 |
Payless Holdings LLC
 Payless Holdings LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates shoe stores | Director/Board Member | 2012-10-08 |
| DOREL INDUSTRIES INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-06-29 |
Bear Stearns Merchant Banking
 Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Investment ManagersFinance Bear Stearns Merchant Banking seeks to invest private equity capital in compelling leveraged buyout, recapitalization and growth capital opportunities. Areas of sector focus include North American and Western European consumer products, industrial products and services, retail, security and defense, business, consumer, financial and healthcare services, technology, natural resources, real estate and commodities. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-10-30 |
Training of Richard Markee
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
73
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
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Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Macy's, Inc.
 Macy's, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores | Retail Trade |
The Sports Authority, Inc.
 The Sports Authority, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails sporting goods | Retail Trade |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails toys, dolls and action figures | Retail Trade |
Toys "R" US-Delaware, Inc.
 Toys "R" US-Delaware, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates toy stores | Retail Trade |
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
 Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails vitamins, minerals and herbs | Retail Trade |
Target Corp.
 Target Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates department and discount stores | Retail Trade |
Dorel Industries, Inc.
 Dorel Industries, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and markets home furnishings, juvenile & bicycle products | Consumer Durables |
Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc.
Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and retails vitamins & nutritional supplements | Health Technology |
Five Below, Inc.
 Five Below, Inc. Discount StoresRetail Trade Retails clothing and other accessories for teens | Retail Trade |
Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd.
 Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates a chain of toy and juvenile products retail stores | Retail Trade |
Target Stores, Inc.
 Target Stores, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores | Retail Trade |
Bear Stearns Merchant Banking
Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Investment ManagersFinance Bear Stearns Merchant Banking seeks to invest private equity capital in compelling leveraged buyout, recapitalization and growth capital opportunities. Areas of sector focus include North American and Western European consumer products, industrial products and services, retail, security and defense, business, consumer, financial and healthcare services, technology, natural resources, real estate and commodities. | Finance |
University of Wisconsin
 University of Wisconsin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Babies "R" US Superstore
 Babies "R" US Superstore Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Operates retail stores that offers baby products | Consumer Durables |
Payless Holdings LLC
Payless Holdings LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates shoe stores | Retail Trade |
Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc.
Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides children with new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products and books | Health Services |
Irving Place Capital Management LP
 Irving Place Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Irving Place Capital invests in public and private companies located in the United States primarily in North America with an EBITDA of USD 7 million. The firm focuses on consumer, industrial and packaging industries. It provides financing for corporate divestitures, buyouts, recapitalizations and growth transaction with an investment size of USD 50 - 250 million. It acquires minority stake and makes control investments. | Finance |
Kids "R" Us
 Kids "R" Us Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as theater company | Consumer Services |
Brands, Inc.
 Brands, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales and distributes lumber and other building materials | Distribution Services |
Collective Brands, Inc. /Private Group/
 Collective Brands, Inc. /Private Group/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Private group led by Wolverine Worldwide, Blum Capital and Golden Gate Capital | Finance |
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