Since 1980, Express has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression.
Our culture is defined by three values—Express Yourself, Express Together, Express Success—and grounds us in helping others look and feel their best, wherever life takes them.
Columbus, OH
We’re building on a strong heritage of helping our customers #DressToExpress and feel their best wherever life takes them. With our Company mission guiding our direction—We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression.—we’re energized by what’s ahead. We recently welcomed our new CEO whose clear, forward-thinking vision is already sparking momentum across the organization. His leadership is guiding us toward bold opportunities, while staying true to the values and 45 year history that defines us. Together, we’re looking ahead with optimism, purpose and a shared commitment of growing stronger—we’re writing our next chapter and excited for what’s ahead.
They reflect our culture and working environment—defining who we are as an organization and shaping what it looks like and feels like to work at Express.
Stepping confidently into his new role with integrity, vision and a deep commitment to collaboration. He leads by example—actively listening, fostering innovation and encouraging partnership across all teams. He regularly visits stores, connecting directly with team members and customers, gaining valuable insight that shapes his leadership and directs our company strategy. These visits ground his decisions in real experiences and demonstrate his hands-on, people-first approach. By leading with authenticity and empathy, he inspires teams to live our values and strive for excellence every day.
Offering inclusive practices like company-wide Town Halls and Lunch & Learns where associates can learn more about other functions, share perspectives, ask questions and learn from one another. Our unified approach to our two brands—One Team. One Vision. Two Brands.—allows us to embrace diverse viewpoints while aligning on one vision and purpose. A culture of openness and mutual respect reminds us that we are truly better together—stronger when we listen, collaborate and celebrate the unique contributions each team member brings to shared success.
Working cross-functionally, sharing ideas openly and building on each other’s strengths to drive innovation and solve challenges together. Whether through inter-departmental meetings, digital collaboration tools or company-wide initiatives, we foster a culture where every voice is heard and valued. This spirit of teamwork reflects our value of Express Together, emphasizing connection, communication and shared success. Our collaborative core competency empowers individuals to contribute meaningfully while aligning with collective goals—ensuring that we move forward as one team with one vision, achieving more together than we could alone.
Flex@PHOENIX: Hybrid solution to create a flexible working environment that includes variable start times, ability to work offsite and paid time off.
Work from Away: A program that allows Corporate associates to work from anywhere—the beach, café or friend's home—one week of every quarter.
Parental Leave: Provides associates 6-8 weeks for childbirth recovery and 6 weeks for bonding following birth or adoption of a child.
Employee and Education Assistance: Our bereavement policy allows associates to take time off for loss of a family member, friend, pet or miscarriage. We’re proud to offer financial assistance to help with the cost of adoption and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate courses or certifications.