Kirkor BalciConsultant
Self Employed![]()
Kirkor Balci is currently working as an independent global consultant in the area of general apparel management and market development. Previously, Kirkor was the Vice-President of Corporate Sourcing and Group Manufacturing at Liz Claiborne, from 1996-2005....
Principal
Marc Balmuth LLC![]()
Marc Balmuth is an independent consultant to the retail industry. He most recently served as the CEO of Bobs Stores from 1997-1999. Prior, he was President of Caldor, a $2.8B upscale discount store based in the Northeast. He served in this capacity from...
Martin BrillManaging Partner
Sweetwater Consulting LLC![]()
Martin Brill is the managing partner of Sweetwater Consulting LLC, an apparel industry consultancy he co-founded nine years ago. At Sweetwater, Martin works to create long-term merchandsing and brand positioning strategies for multichannel retailers...
Jason CollinsFootwear industry Executive consultant, analyst
Jason Collins![]()
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...
Executive Divisional Sales Manager
BENNETT & COMPANY, INC.![]()
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...
Greg DutterEditorial Director
Footwear Plus Magazine![]()
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...
Principal
ASER Marketplace, LLC![]()
Allan Haims is the Principal of ASER Marketplace, a Los Angeles based consultancy firm that provides strategic, brand development, and operational services to retail and wholesale clients. Previously, Mr. Haims was the President at Wet Seal, an apparel...
Laurence HellmanIndependent Consultant
Laurence Hellman![]()
Laurence Hellman is the principal of LMH Consulting, an independent retail consulting firm, a partner in Summit Leadership Development, and an entrepreneur developing storage condominiums. Previously, Mr. Hellman was the Corporate Vice President of Merchandise...
Andreas KurzOwner
Akari Enterprises LLC ![]()
Andreas Kurz was Chief Executive Officer of 7 For All Mankind, the US leader in premium denim, until December 2005. Mr. Kurz is currently the Owner of Akari Enterprises, a retail consultancy, where he has worked since April 2006. At Akari Enterprises,...
Nancy MarinoOwner
Nancy Marino Consulting![]()
Nancy Marino is the Owner of Nancy Marino Consulting, providing services to retailers and manufacturers. Ms. Marino served as a Vice President of Global Sourcing with Hanesbrands from 2004 until 2007. She was responsible for global operations and worldwide...