Consulting:
Retail Merchandising Systems & Processes

>>>Give the Customer what they want, when they want it

We have extensive experience and expertise in building and implementing strategies and programs aimed at helping retailers in their day-to-day store merchandising functions.

All of our retail merchandising programs are entirely customized and the result of a thorough analysis conducted on the client’s specific requirements and comprehensive research on the market and consumer trends and their impact on the business.  

Objective:

• Help develop and implement effective merchandising plans by working with retailers, manufacturers and licensing companies

• Objectively review and help manage merchandising operations

• Develop and implement merchandising plans that are as individual as each of our clients by custom-designing merchandising processes based on each of the client's one-of-a-kind business strategies

Methodology:

• Review existing merchandise planning methodology and practices

• Provide new tools and training to implement best practices (Open-to-Buy Excel Spreadsheets)

• Suggest new methods and software for planning

• Assist in install, testing and use of new software and/or new procedures

Our Retail Merchandising Systems & Processes Consulting Services include:

• Sales Forecasting

• Stock Assortment Planning

• Buying Planning - Open-to-Buy

• Merchandising Development

• Inventory Control

• Product Logo and Licensing Strategies

• Fresh and proven new approaches to visual merchandising

• Sourcing and Buying

• Supplier Relationships Management

• EDI Programs, including Automatic Sales and Inventory Reporting, Repeat Ordering and Electronic Payments

• Training and Implementation Programs

Sample Clients:

• Harley-Davidson Motor Company 

• The Aldo Group

• Christian Booksellers Association  

• Club Monaco

• The Man Alive

• The Hat Shack

To learn more about Jim’s Retail Merchandising Systems & Processes consulting experience please check Projects.

Check also Jim’s book "How to Start and Run a Retail Business" and Keynote Speeches, Seminars and Workshops on this topic.

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