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Allan Zwerner

Independent Consultant, Allan Zwerner Consulting

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Member of the Retail Council

Council Member Biography

Allan Zwerner is an Independent Consultant in the apparel retail and manufacturing industry, since September 2006. Previously, Mr. Zwerner has served as President of Men's and Women's for Tommy Hilfiger USA, from October 2003 to September 2006. In this role, he was the key player in the turnaround of Tommy Hilfiger Men's Sportswear Division. Prior, he has worked with Perry Ellis International as a Member of the Board of Directors and the President of Licensing. He was the Senior Vice President of Men's at J Crew and Senior Vice President of Men's and Children's with Federated Department Stores. His expertise includes product development, sourcing and design. He has a strong grasp of the industry through his relationships with the Chief Executive Officers, Presidents and General Merchandise Managers on both the retail and manufacturing sides of the business. He has over five years of experience in both the Teen Juniors Market, as well as Intimate Apparel market. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History

2006 - present
Independent Consultant, Allan Zwerner Consulting
2003 - 2006
President of Mens and Womens Department, TOMMY HILFIGER U.S.A., INC
2000 - 2003
President of Licensing, PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL INC
1999 - 2000
GMM Sr VP, JCrew
1996 - 1999
Sr VP, MACY'S, INC

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It is Time for Abercrombe and American Eagle to be Focused........

March 31, 2009

Allan Zwerner, Independent Consultant, Allan Zwerner Consulting

Abercrombie, American Eagle May Close Concept Stores | www.bloomberg.com

Time has come for both AnF and AE to focus on what they ar eboth successful at, that is the young Juniors and Mens businesses.These Retailers have  both a strong status and fashion image among the teen markets, therefore they should stay focued on max. both the sales and gross margin potentials.Lastly...

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GLG Study Groups with Allan Zwerner(?)

Study Group Name No. Members
Women's Apparel Experts: Retail Consultants 36
Chico's FAS Experts: Retail Consultants 19
Experts in the Retail Council 119

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