Study Group: Chico's FAS Experts: Retail Consultants (?)

Marc Balmuth is currently 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 1987-1996 and led the company as a division...

Alan 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 years of experience in the retail industry. He has...

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 and accessory retailer, thru 2004. He was responsible...

Martin Brill is the Managing Partner of Sweetwater Consulting LLC, an apparel consulting firm focused on developing new brand strategies and global growth opportunities for specialty retailers, where he is working since April 2000. Mr. Brill has more than 30 years of retail, wholesale and direct marketing...

Nancy Marino is the Owner of a global marketing consultancy, 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 offices located in Asia, Indian subcontinent...

Paul Silvertown is currently the President and Owner of PJS Consulting, a company providing consulting services to the retail and wholesale sector. Mr. Silvertown has more than 25 years of experience in the apparel industry with expertise in designing, merchandising, marketing, manufacturing, importing...

Nancy Dettore is currently President of Nancy Dettore, a retail strategy consultancy firm. She is a dynamic Senior Fashion/Production Executive with extensive experience in fabrics and apparel. Ms. Dettore has 24 years experience in fabrics and apparel with demonstrated success in the development,...

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...