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Study Group: Online Retail Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 318

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Jason Kra, Owner, Total Sports ResourcesJason Kra

Owner
Total Sports Resources
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Jason Kra is the President and Owner of Foreign Resources Corporation (FRC), FRC Sportswear & Total Sports Resources, an apparel manufacturer and a supplier to virtually every major specialty apparel retailer, department stores, and discounters, where he has worked since January 2000. FRC is a producer...

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David Workman, Executive Director, PRO Buying GroupDavid Workman

Executive Director
PRO Buying Group
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David Workman is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of PRO Buying Group, where he has worked since 2006. PRO Buying Group serves to coordinate merchandising, marketing and other business services for a group of independent retailers representing over $2.0 billion in consumer electronics...

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Alan Schlesinger, Consultant, Alan SchlesingerAlan Schlesinger

Consultant
Alan Schlesinger
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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. Hehas...

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Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLCJack Sayer

Managing Partner
Sayer Partners LLC
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Jack Sayer is the Managing Partner of Sayer Partners, an automotive consultancy with auto dealer and investment clients in the NYC Metro, Chicago and Southern California areas focused on development and management processes for the retail and wholesale auto sectors since 2002. The firm provides analysis...

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Kevin Lee, MBA, Chairman & CEO, Did-it.comKevin Lee, MBA

Chairman & CEO
Did-it.com
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Kevin Lee is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Didit, a search engine services company; and a founding board member of SEMPO. He specializes in search engine marketing strategy. Didit buys $150 million in search advertising per year for clients such as Register.com, D&B, JJill, Capella, Deluxe,...

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Howard Jackson, MBA

President
HSA Consulting, Inc
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Howard Jackson is the 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....

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Michael Bonfils, President and Worldwide Director, SEM InternationalMichael Bonfils

President and Worldwide Director
SEM International
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Michael Bonfils is the President of International Media Management known for its global online advertising and search engine consulting and service divisions of SEM International and WebCertain (SEMI/WC). Mr. Bonfils represents Fortune 100 advertisers and agencies on Google, Yahoo, Bing, Baidu, Yandex...

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Allan Haims

Principal
ASER Marketplace, LLC
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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...

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Hollywood Internet Movie Download Sites - Still Looking for a Business Model

November 6, 2009

Steven Harnsberger, President, SHI Digital

(Hollywood) Industry Slowly Embracing New Media | www.hollywoodreporter.com

Good article - the ugly truth about digital movies on the web is that no stand alone digital video content service makes money today, not CinemaNow (Sonic Nasdaq SNIC), Amazon, Vudu, or BlockBuster.  The business model is missing, the revenue share small and the demand absent.Many have tried and failed...

GMAC Has Profitable Auto Operations In Q3; Floorplan Loans Crucial Going Forward

November 6, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

GMAC Loss Slims On Revenue Jump | online.wsj.com

After several quarters of losses, GMAC's automotive finance and dealer-related insurance businesses were profitable in the third quarter.

Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"

November 4, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

Ford, GM U.S. Sales Rose in October, Chrysler's Fell 30% | online.wsj.com

With the exception of Chrysler, most major automakers saw improved U.S. sales in October. Hopefully, these results suggest the beginning of a return to what most analysts predict will be a "new normal" SAAR of 13 million vehicles.

October Auto Sales: GM Expected To Hit Highest Its Market Share For 2009

October 29, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

GM To Draw Down More U.S. Funds | www.facebook.com

October car sales are expected to come in at the highest level of the year except for the summer's "Cash For Clunkers" program.

Auto Sales In October Seen At Pre-Clunker Levels

October 27, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

Ford Gains While Rivals Falter | online.wsj.com

With another week on the books, October auto sales look to be on track for a SAAR in the low 10 million range.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Online Retailers / New Media Retailers
  • Retail Strategy / Operations Consultant
  • Independent Consulting Firm
  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Strategic Management
  • Internet Portal
  • Retail Merchandising Consultant

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director
  • President
  • Principal
  • Consultant
  • Owner

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