Study Group: Home Improvement Retail Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 77
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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...
- 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...
- William Kelley
Principal
GordonBearcatResearch.comBill 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,...
- Larry Doan
Retail Consultant
Larry Doan - self employedLarry Doan is currently an independent retail consultant in the tools & hardware industry, where he has worked since 2006. Prior, he was a Store Manager at Lowe's, where he worked from 2001 to 2006. Previously, he was a Store Manager at The Home Depot...
- Bruce Zaret
President
Zaret InternationalBruce Zaret is the President/Owner of Zaret International, a home furnishings importer, since April 2008. Mr. Zaret sells imported home furnishings from China to Wal-Mart, J.C Penney, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Burlington Coat Factory, Linens N Things, and...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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HD Challenge: Will LOW Continue to Outperform?
January 11, 2007
Analysis by: William Kelley, Principal,Home Depot Board Faces New Outcry | www.nytimes.com
As a former Director and Executive of HD, I make observations based on my research of how the customer is rating the shopping experience compared to that of LOW. I have noted a significant shift in culture and attitude at HD under Nardelli's leadership and have marked changes in several categories within the store's assortments and presentations.
While advising clients of my findings, I am ever mindful of the dynamics of retailing and wonder if positive change is imminent or not.The pay package and the operating style of Nardelli has not matched the challenges of the leadership mandate at the company and yet the Board extends the mandatory retirement age to assure "continuity"?
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Home Depot continues to move away from core business
November 20, 2006
Analysis by: Larry Doan, Retail Consultant,Home Depot wades into consumer electronics arena | www.retailingtoday.com
Will customers buy into purchasing electronics from a home improvement retailer?
Will the sales associate be knowledgeable about this new product?
What about the space needed to merchandise , will it be the same in all stores or will customers have to search for it.
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The shrinking disposable income threat
September 15, 2006
Analysis by: Larry Doan, Retail Consultant,Dollar General Earnings Fall 40% | www.globest.com
As disposable income shrinks due to higher energy and gas prices low income consumers have a choice to make.
Have we seen the end to "dollar" stores? -
American Eagle Extends Brand with Fragrance
July 26, 2006
Analysis by: Allan Haims, Principal,Beauty Beat: American Eagle Jumps Into Fragrance | wwd.com
American Eagle will launch a 2 new fragrances in October - 1st time that they have had a girls/and guys fragrance.
Projected by industry sources at $20 million revenue annually
Strong complement to Aerie intimate apparel -
July 6, 2006
Analysis by: Dwight Crawley, Chief Financial Officer,A Casual Turnaround | www.cfo.com
Turning around a specialty retail like Casual Male Retail Group requires focus on cash flow, reducing cost and most importantly finding a way to grow revenue. As this case example shows investing in CRM systems to better target customer needs, can result in revenue and profit growth.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Tool & Hardware Retailers
- Retail Strategy / Operations Consultant
- Tools & Hardware Manufacturer
- Home Furnishings Retailer
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Store Manager
- Sales and Marketing Director
- Owner
- Director
- Sales
- Consultant
- Chief Executive Officer
- District Store Manager
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