Camille Thomas

JMC Retail Group

Founder and CEO

Camille Thomas is a recognized retail industry leader that has earned her reputation by working with innovative, diverse and multi-sized consumer product companies in both National and Owned Brand. Camille brings 35+ years of retail knowledge and experience – starting her career with women’s and kid’s apparel in department and specialty stores; 7.5 years at Target Corp as a Sr. Buyer in Housewares, Small Appliances, Tabletop, Personal Care and Floorcare and 2 years as a Target Director in Digital Commerce and New Business Development.

Camille founded JMC Retail Group in 1996 and has worked directly with Target Buyers, Sourcing Managers, Inventory Analysts and creative teams across 25+ departments. Camille and the JMC Retail Team are instrumental in identifying key supplier partners, evaluating and coaching for retail readiness.

JMC has earned 24 Vendor of Excellence awards and is currently on the Target Business Partner Council, contributing insights to Target team leaders on manufacturing and sourcing, branding and marketing, inventory forecasting, and supporting ongoing process improvement.

Camille is a member of the Women’s President Organization (WPO) and CHIEF. JMC is WBENC certified and works diligently with minority and purpose centered consumer product companies to drive innovative change while delivering sales and profitability.