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Allan Zwerner

Independent Consultant
Allan Zwerner Consulting
Member of the Retail Council

Allan Zwerner is an Independent Consultant in the apparel retail and manufacturing industry, since September 2006. Prior, 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 SVP of Men’s at J Crew and SVP of Men’s and Children’s with Federated Department Stores. His expertise includes product development, sourcing and design. Mr. Zwerner has a strong grasp of the industry through his relationships with CEO's, Presidents and GMMs on both the retail and manufacturing sides of the business. He has five years of experience as SRVP GMM in both the Teen Juniors Market, as well as Intimate Apparel market.He is working on projects in India. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History
2006 - present Independent Consultant
Allan Zwerner Consulting
2003 - 2006 President of Mens and Womens Department
TOMMY HILFIGER CANADA INC
2000 - 2003 President of Licensing
Perry Ellis International Inc
1999 - 2000 GMM Sr VP
JCrew
1996 - 1999 Sr VP
federated department stores

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Is There a Major Opportunity for Dillards To position Themselves Between Macys and the Upscale Retailers? | 02-27-2008
Author: Allan Zwerner, Independent Consultant, Allan Zwerner Consulting

Will Dillards put themselves in both a less profitable position, as well another year of sales declines?The positioning that Dillards plans to go to seems to have a small opportunity to grow sales and profits. Dillards cannot just put better goods on the floor to be successful, they need a total...

American Eagle Will Have plus Comp Store growth in 4th QT. | 11-06-2007
Analysis of: Aerie Expands Offering With f.i.t. | www.wwd.com
Author: Allan Zwerner, Independent Consultant, Allan Zwerner Consulting

American Eagle once again introduces a concept to max. sales productivity , by introducing f.i.t. line in a total of 45 plus doors for holiday.AEO has proven their ability to shift space to grow plus sales.Expanding in this category will also improve gross margins since it is a hot trend that will be...

NO question close D.e.m.o,it's the only option | 10-31-2007
Analysis of: Aerie Expands Offering With f.i.t. | www.wwd.com
Author: Allan Zwerner, Independent Consultant, Allan Zwerner Consulting

PacSun needs to focus it's organization as well as it's capital. PacSun needs to grow comp stores and it is a must that they expand the brands lifestyle vs go after a business that was not working well when Urban was strong.

HilfigerMacy's partnership is a WIN WIN | 10-31-2007
Analysis of: MACY'S AND TOMMY HILFIGER SIGN STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT | www.retail-merchandiser.com
Author: Allan Zwerner, Independent Consultant, Allan Zwerner Consulting

Macy's win, is the exclusive with a brand that has a proven track record.Furthermore, with this exclusive there will be opportunities to improve Gross Margin performance.Hilfiger's win will benefit from the long term sales growth, as well as, reduce their sku count and sample lines etc, yes major...

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