Network origin in Monika M. Merz first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ.
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| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 89 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Monika M. Merz via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER'S, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer President Investor Relations Contact | |
| BARNES & NOBLE, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION | Discount Stores | President Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| MACY'S, INC. | Department Stores | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PETSMART, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Sports Authority, Inc.
 The Sports Authority, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Sports Authority, Inc. operates a sporting goods stores. It offers fitness products such as cardio equipment, fitness trackers and accessories, strength and weight training, weights, clothes, and shoes. The company also sells products online. The Sports Authority is headquartered in Centennial, CO. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Food Distributors | Chairman Chairman | |
| VORNADO REALTY TRUST | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Toys "R" US-Delaware, Inc.
 Toys "R" US-Delaware, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" US-Delaware, Inc. owns and operates toy stores. It offers toys, plush, bicycles, sporting goods, electronic and video games, small pools, books, educational and development products, clothing, infant and juvenile furniture, electronics, and educational and entertainment computer software for children. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Paramus, NJ. | Specialty Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Compliance Officer | |
Vornado Realty LP
 Vornado Realty LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Vornado Realty LP owns and operates office, retail, and showroom properties. The company was founded on October 2, 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Real Estate Development | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Duane Reade, Inc.
 Duane Reade, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Duane Reade, Inc. ownes and operates drug stores. It provides over-counter drugs, health and beauty care items, cosmetics, greeting cards, photo supplies, and photo finishing. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Drugstore Chains | Chief Administrative Officer Private Equity Investor | |
| VITAMIN SHOPPE, INC. | Drugstore Chains | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member General Counsel Human Resources Officer | |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Major Banks | Human Resources Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Babies R US Superstore
 Babies R US Superstore Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Babies "R" US operates retail stores. It offers products for newborns and infants, including cribs, furniture, car seats, strollers, formula, diapers, bedding, and toys. The company was founded in 1996 and is located in Wayne, NJ. | Recreational Products | President President President Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd.
 Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd. operates a chain of toy and juvenile products retail stores. Its products include educational toys, dolls, plush toys and character toys, video games, bicycles, sporting goods, stationery, baby clothing, shoes, strollers, car seats, food and formula. The company was founded on November 21, 1989 and is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Toys "R" Us Children's Fund, Inc. | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY | Department Stores | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer | |
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP
 Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (KKR) is a private equity subsidiary of KKR & Co. Inc founded in 1976 by Henry Kravis, George Roberts and Jerome Kohlberg. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Bain Capital Private Equity LP
 Bain Capital Private Equity LP Investment ManagersFinance Bain Capital Private Equity LP (Bain Capital Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Bain Capital LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Retail Council of Canada
 Retail Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Retail Council of Canada is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association that represents small, medium, and large retail businesses in every community across Canada. Additionally, Retail Council of Canada provides exclusive HR committees, events, and special reports that help retail HR professionals collaborate with peers to stay informed on emerging issues, recruiting, retention, training best practices, and upcoming legislated changes to employment laws. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company represents more than 45,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, and online merchants. Retail Council of Canada advocates for retail in Canada and works with all levels of government and other stakeholders to support growth. The company offers the latest retail industry research, best practices, consumer trends, and sales statistics. The CEO of the company is Diane J. Brisebois. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| THE MICHAELS COMPANIES, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
HR Policy Association
 HR Policy Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services HR Policy Association operates membership organizations. It offers services senior human resources executives of 500 corporations. The firm share training strategies and propose changes to public policy relating to employment, labor and workplace issues. The company was founded in 1957 and is located in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| FIVE BELOW, INC. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| Rider University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc.
 Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. provides children with new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products and books. The firm operates as a charity of retailers, manufacturers and licensors of children's and youth products, in partnership with foundations, that provides new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products, and books to underprivileged and disaster-stricken children. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc.
 Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements and mineral products. It offers nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies and health, and beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ. | Food Retail | Chairman Human Resources Officer | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Maidenform Brands LLC
 Maidenform Brands LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Maidenform Brands LLC operates as a global intimate apparel firm. It, designs, sources and markets bras, pantie,s and shapewear. The company was founded by Ida Rosenthal, Enid Bissett, and William Rosenthal in 1922 and is headquartered in Iselin, NJ. | Apparel/Footwear | Director of Finance/CFO Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES, INC. | Recreational Products | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
Toysrus.com
 Toysrus.com Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toysrus.com provides online specialty store for toys, video games and merchandise for babies. It offers selection of baby products and supplies and an online baby registry. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. | Specialty Stores | Director of Finance/CFO President | |
Toys R US SARL
 Toys R US SARL Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" US SARL retails games and toys. It offers dolls, action figures, video games, board games, radio-controlled vehicles, puzzles, playsets, and related accessories. The company is headquartered in Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, France. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Northeastern University
 Northeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree |
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| United States | 44 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Austria | 2 |
| Japan | 2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 21 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 405 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 180 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 87 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 78 |
| President | 78 |
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| Joshua Bekenstein | 38 |
| Michael Fascitelli | 37 |
| Michael Goldstein | 27 |
| Dean Nelson | 25 |
| Mike Calbert | 23 |
| Steven Roth | 22 |
| Antonio Urcelay Alonso | 21 |
| David Brandon | 21 |
| Nancy J. Karch | 21 |
| Stephanie Stahl | 20 |
| Dorvin Lively | 19 |
| Joseph Macnow | 19 |
| Roger Farah | 19 |
| Gerald Storch | 19 |
| Richard Markee | 19 |
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