Modern Retail Experts

The modern retail world—with its relentless big bets on trends and timing—has never been a haven for the faint of heart. Add digital disruption, new business models and increasing consumer expectations to the mix and sustained, profitable growth becomes even more challenging. Our Advisors help retailers across all sectors—from grocery, luxury and apparel to restaurants, travel & leisure and more—develop and implement tailored strategies that address today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Outside perspective with insider experience.

Headquartered in San Francisco with satellite Advisors in Los Angeles, Portland, Denver, Austin, and New York our Advisors represent retail clients on and between coasts. Our firm specializes in all retail matters, from the seed of an idea to the final product.

We help companies become more successful by identifying where and how to build the most value. We assist them in growing store networks, streamlining and maximizing existing store potential, localizing assortments, building omnichannel capabilities, launching new formats or improving cost positions, to name just a few.

Our Advisors combine deep retail industry expertise with experience in all major regions and functional areas. They bring an external, practical perspective to industry challenges and opportunities using proven tools and rigorous, fact-based analysis. Our teams collaborate with clients to develop common objectives, define roles and responsibilities, propose recommendations and implement solutions..

 

Areas of Expertise


Real Estate & Development

 

The world of commercial real estate and deal making is ever growing and evolving. With the consistent introduction of varying new developments, our team is positioned to align your retail real estate goals with your individual brand DNA and expansion plans. Risk mitigation, CAPEX reduction, short term or long term leases, our broker and design partners are the best in the industry.


Merchandise Management

 

One size does not fit all. Your customers are not created equally. That’s why your assortments can’t be either—and why planning the ideal mix of merchandise for each market, channel and class of store is so important to your success. Let our Advisors align your offerings with your customers, markets, channels and locations.


Operations & Supply Chain

 

No matter where your company falls on the supply-chain maturity curve, our Operations Advisors can help you become a leader. With a proven track record across domestic and international supply chains, our Advisors will conquer capacity constraints, overcome margin pressure, help teams embrace digital technology, and align your supply chain capabilities with your strategic ambition.


Retail Liquidation

Our retail liquidation experts help both small and large organizations quickly and safely liquidate inventory in a brand appropriate manner. Whether you are re-structuring, retiring, consolidating inventory or closing stores, our team offers end to end liquidation strategies and execution for independent owner-operators and major retail chains.

 

Store Closures

We carefully orchestrate every detail, from marketing and merchandising, to human resources and customer service.


Inventory Disposition

We maximize recovery value of the inventory, and bring peace of mind to the process.


Sale Events/Bulk Sales

Our retail solution and event sale models are unsurpassed in quality, substance, and financial performance. 

Let’s Connect

Make the next move for your organization. Engage with a team of true retail experts that is committed to your growth and ongoing success. Contact us today to learn more about how we can transform your impact.

Our team transforms insights and expertise into strategic, customized retail solutions. Our approach is built on a foundation of personal attention and unparalleled, hands-on experience in all facets of the retail industry. Our clients and their teams are heard and supported from end to end.