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Study Group: Dollar Store Industry Experts(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 115

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

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Marc Balmuth
Principal
Marc Balmuth LLC

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, Consultant, Alan SchlesingerAlan Schlesinger
Consultant
Alan Schlesinger

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...

Howard Jackson, MBA
President
HSA Consulting, Inc

Howard Jackson is President of HSA Consulting Inc, the world's premier warehouse club, discount & food retail consulting firm, since 1993. He is the leading expert on the Mexican retail market. HSA provides retail strategy, productivity/cost improvement, marketing, licensing & acquisition services....

William Kelley
Principal
GordonBearcatResearch.com

Bill Kelley is the Principal of GordonBearcatResearch.com. Mr. Kelley specializes in several retailing businesses which are specified on his website. He works with investors, private equity specialists, and other consultants. Mr. Kelley was the Chairman, President and CEO of Consolidated Stores Corp....

Kevin Easton, President, JES ApparelKevin Easton
President
JES Apparel

Kevin Easton is the President of JES Apparel, an apparel design & sourcing company working with large US retailers in developing private label apparel. Prior to this he was in the retail industry for 27 years with the last 10 years in officer level merchandising roles. He was with Federated/Macys, Target,...

Joel Abramson
Principal Partner
JJ Sales

Joel Abramson is a Principal Partner of JJ Sales and Marketing, a private sales and marketing firm, where he has worked since June 2001. JJ Sales provides sales and account management for cosmetics, health, beauty aids, and salon products. Mr. Abramson has direct contact with companies like Wal-Mart,...

George Gue, Jr.
President and CEO
National Supermarket Retail Cooperative

George Gue is the President and Chief Executive Officer at National Supermarket Cooperative Corporation based in New York City. Until January 2005, Mr. Gue was Division President for the Raleigh Division of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. At Winn-Dixie, he was responsible for the operations of 125 Stores in...

Ron Marshall
FormerChief Executive Officer
Nash-Finch Company

Ron Marshall was, from 1998 until March of 2006, Chief Executive Officer of Nash Finch, a US$ 5B wholesale distributor supplying food and nonfood goods to more than 1,500 grocery stores in 27 states and 300 countries. In this role he quadrupled earnings over a six year period, improved EBITDA over 40%...

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GLG NewsSMAnalyses by this Study Group's Experts(?)

Opinions and analyses expressed in GLG News are solely those of the author. See the Terms of Use for details.
Marginal Pain | 06-19-2008
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Companies that are fine tuning their merchandise presentation, actively seeking out third party logistics (3PL) to minimize inventory risk, and employing more dynamic order replenishment systems are going to be the winners in this market. 

Where's The Party At? | 06-02-2008
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Sears is very late to the party. Urban fashion has been dead nearly three years in most urban retail centers. Fashion has shifted from "urban" to "street" in the last year or so. Urban retail is not about hip hop, as much as, it's about price value.  What Sears should be considering private...

Only The Smarter Restauranteurs Will Survive | 04-29-2008
Analysis of: Restaurants Feel Sting Of Surging Costs, Debt | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

With the economic conditions the way they are, restaurant companies are scrambling to come up with ways to combat the conditions that are affecting their operations. Commodity costs aren't coming down, so how can they offset higher prices? What strategies should companies be using to survive through...

Is The Media To Blame For Starbucks Loss Of Appeal | 04-14-2008
Analysis of: Starbucks New Strategy | topics.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Nearly very time you read an article about Starbucks, the media is always adding their nonfactual view on the overall health of the coffee giant. Just because competition comes to town, doesn't always mean they can survive the coffee giant's brand name. Closing down every coffee house to retrain every...

Is American Living Going To Survive At JC Penneys | 04-04-2008
Analysis of: J.C. Penney Guts First-Quarter Earnings Forecast | community.investopedia.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

What and why would the consumer recognize the eagle label? How does American Living price points incorporate into their concept? Who would be their competitors with this new line of clothing?

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