Study Group: Chico's FAS Experts: Retail Consultants
Council Members in this Study Group: 20
This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Marc Balmuth
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...
Alan SchlesingerConsultant
Alan SchlesingerAlan Schlesinger is an independent consultant at his own retail consulting company where he analyzes and forecasts monthly trend information and provides consulting to retail companies as well as private equity groups. Mr. Schlesinger has more than 35...
- Allan Haims
Principal
ASER Marketplace, LLCAllan 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...
Martin BrillManaging Partner
Sweetwater Consulting LLCMartin 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...
Nancy MarinoOwner
Nancy Marino ConsultingNancy 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...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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Liz Claiborne Adds Licensing To Updated Business Model
November 20, 2009
Analysis by: Martin Brill, Managing Partner,Liz Claiborne Reports $90 Million in Qurater | www.wwd.com
The immediate benefit of licensing the Liz Claiborne and Claiborne men's to J C Penny - and LCNY to QVC signal's a broader strategic play ahead for Liz Claiborne Inc.Celebrity designer Isaac Mizrahi's failed attempt to revitalize the fortunes of the brand at major department stores like Macy's, forced the company to make a decision that will have long term strategic implications for the company.
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As Isaac Mizrahi Builds His Design Empire, Liz Claiborne's Slump Continues
October 5, 2009
Analysis by: Martin Brill, Managing Partner,Isaac Mizrahi's First Shop | www.wwd.com
Is it possible for Isaac Mizrahi to return the Liz Claiborne NY brand to its former glory, while, at the same time work with QVC to design and hawk a mass appeal apparel line on television; build his own designer level brand (complete with with runway shows during fashion week) and open his first retail shop on New York's fashionable East Side?Liz Claiborne's CEO Bill McComb bet the farm that Isaac Misrahi would turn the brand around, but hasn't the celebrity designer spread himself too thin?
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Improved Gross Margin and Lower Costs Trump Same Store Sales For Holiday
September 23, 2009
Analysis by: Martin Brill, Managing Partner,Holiday Forecasts See Sales Down, Profits Up | www.wwd.com
Same store apparel sales for holiday 2009 will likely be flat or down but those retailers with improved gross margin and sharply reduced expenses are positioned to win big once consumer confidence returns.Improved product development strategies, sharper merchandising, greater speed to market and well managed inventory levels are the keys to greater gross margin in what will likely be another highly promotional holiday retail environment.
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It is Time for Abercrombe and American Eagle to be Focused........
March 31, 2009
Analysis by: Allan Zwerner, Independent Consultant,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 by being the best they can be in this zone they will make it difficult forothers toenter( aeropostale is at the opening price zone).
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Buyers Remorse at Abercrombie & Fitch?
January 15, 2009
Analysis by: Martin Brill, Managing Partner,Abercrombie full-price strategy proving hard - Guardian.co.uk | www.guardian.co.uk
While Investors at Abercrombie & Fitch have sounded the alarm about Chief Executive Michael Jeffries’ stubborn position not to run sales promotions in the midst of the worst retail environment in decades and the brands poor merchandising strategy, have contributed to the company’s disastrous performance in 2008. The recent extension of Jeffries employment contract as CEO of the company for another five years has industry experts and stockholders scratching their heads in disbelief.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Retail Strategy / Operations Consultant
- Retail Merchandising Consultant
- Buying Service Organization
- Apparel Manufacturer
- Product Development / Design Firm
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Consultant
- Principal
- President
- Owner
- Sales and Marketing Director
- Buyer
- Partner
- Designer
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