Leading Experts in Experts in the Retail Council

Sheldon Church is a consultant for the Eames Management Group, an international retail consulting firm specializing in emerging markets, where he has been since October 2008. Prior to this, Mr. Church was the SVP of Operations and Logistics for Macy's, from 2006 to 2007, where he led the completion...

Jason Collins is a Footwear industry executive consultant and business strategic planner to several footwear manufacturers and retailers. Previously, Mr. Collins was the Global Director of Product Development at K-SWISS footwear company (KSWS), where he was responsible for a product category that exceeded...

Frank Corasaniti is currently a Vice President, Sales at Northen Comfort Corporation, where he has worked since October 2005. Northen Comfort Corporation dba Ballin International is an apparel manufacturer and retailer of men's and boys' trousers and slacks. At Ballin International, Mr. Corasaniti is...

George Cornell is President of Cornell and Associates, a consulting firm serving the jewelry and cosmetic industries, specializing both in the retail and manufacturing aspects, where he has worked since August 2008. He has served as COO of Super Bell Jewelry, a supplier of fine jewelry, accessories,...

Ron Covin was the CEO of K & G Fashion Superstores, a $300M retail division of The Men's Wearhouse, with 1600 employees, and 85 stores nationally. Mr. Covin worked with the company from 2001 until July of 2004, prior to which he served as President of Off 5th SAKS, where he worked from 1993 in it's...

Robert Curtis is the President of Massachusetts based, Curtis Associates, Inc., where he has worked since 1986. Curtis Associates, Inc. is a distributor and manufacturer's representative firm for the toy, gift and house wares industry serving United States based retailers. Mr. Curtis has been responsible...

Jack DeAlmo is President of West Bay Consulting, a firm focused on the retail, CPG, packaging and RFID industries. Prior he was the Vice President of Inventory Management and Merchandise Operations at CVS Corporation, from 2001 to 2005, where he established CVS as a leader in RFID development and use....

Nancy Dettore is currently President of Nancy Dettore, a retail strategy consultancy firm. She is also Sales Manager at Bennett & Company, Inc, an apparel manufacturer where she has worked since November 2006. She is a dynamic Senior Fashion/Production Executive with extensive experience in fabrics...

Larry Doan was a Store Manager at Lowe's, where he worked from 2001 to 2006. Previously, he was a Store Manager at The Home Depot from 1996 to 2001...

Dennis Donahue is currently an Account Manager with Bangers, one of the nation's largest distributors of firearms. Bangers is a top-tier customer of Remington, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Berreta, Browning, Glock, Colt, and many other manufacturers of shooting sports equipment. Mr. Donahue currently oversees...

Jane Dragonas Perkins is currently Principal of Jane Dragonas Close Out Consultants. Close Out Consultants provides market representation and consulting for closeout ready-to-wear merchandise chains. She also acts as a merchandising consultant forecasting and planning for her clients. Close Out Consultants...

Greg Dutter is the Editorial Director of Footwear Plus magazine, a division of Symphony Publishing in New York. Footwear Plus is the leading monthly B-2-B fashion publication covering the footwear industry. Mr. Dutter has more than 17 years of footwear-related publishing experience. He is knowledgeable...

Donald Eames is the President and CEO of Eames Management Group, a retail and management consulting company focusing on international retail development, a position he has held since 2007. Prior to this Mr. Eames was the Vice President of Operations and Business Development for the Eldorado Company,...

Kevin Easton is the President of JES Apparel, an apparel design & sourcing company working with large US retailers in developing private label apparel. Prior, he was in the retail industry for 27 years with the last 10 years in officer level merchandising roles. Prior, he has worked with Dollar General,...

George Ellinger is the President of GEMS, a branded and private label manufacturer of classical toys and juvenile products primarily sourced from China. Mr. Ellinger works directly with ten Chinese Manufacturing companies, providing them with insight and decisions with regards to products, packaging,...

John English is the President and Founder of J.L. English Associates, a wholesale organization trading in surplus and closeout merchandise. He works as an independent representative with Creative Specialties International, a division of Fortune Brands, in the Bath Accessory category with their Moen...

Gary Feldman is CEO of Source Marketing Company. He oversees all aspects of operations for a a discount retailer and wholesaler of footwear, consumer goods, and apparel. Source Marketing is both an online retailer as well as a wholesaler. Mr. Feldman has expertise on Nike, Reebok, New Balance, Dr. Marten,...

Frank Frystak is the Owner of Frystak Associates, a consulting and business expansionist firm, since 2001. Frystak Associates offers consulting , marketing, sales, outsourcing ,financial, business expansion services to manufacturers, retailers, importers, exporters for international and domestic markets,...

Mimi Fukuyoshi is the Senior Men's Designer Sportswear Buyer at Bloomingdale's, a company specializing in apparel retail. Ms. Fukuyoshi has been at Bloomingdale's for ten years and has held positions as: assistant buyer in Men's Clothing, associate buyer of Men's Polo, and buyer of Young Men's. She...

Anne Garner is currently an Independent Retail Consultant, focusing on department stores and specialy retail, since Aug. 2006. Previously, she was the Director of Trend and Product Development for the BonTon Department stores. Her responsibilities included Seasonal Trend Forecasts for the company, and...