Five Below
Michelle Israel, Chief Merchandising Officer

Five Below has appointed seasoned retail executive Michelle Israel as Chief Merchandising Officer, overseeing Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Product Sourcing, Product Development, Quality, and Compliance.
Israel's previous experience includes nearly 35 years at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, most recently as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Beauty and Center Core, at Macy’s, where she oversaw a multi-billion-dollar portfolio that spanned jewelry, beauty, shoes, handbags and more. Ms. Israel also led Macy’s value brands, Bloomingdale’s The Outlet and Macy’s Off Price/Backstage, owning the full P&L, inclusive of Merchandising, Stores, Planning and Finance.
Oct 06, 2025