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Study Group: Women's Apparel Experts: Retail Consultants

Council Members in this Study Group: 38

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Marc Balmuth

Principal
Marc Balmuth LLC
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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 1987-1996 and led the company as a division of...

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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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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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Martin Brill, Managing Partner, Sweetwater Consulting LLCMartin Brill

Managing Partner
Sweetwater Consulting LLC
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Martin Brill is the Managing Partner and Director of Trend Research for Sweetwater Consulting, a position he has held since April 2000. Sweetwater is an apparel industry consulting firm focused on creating new brand concepts for specialty retailers. He has 30 years of wholesale and retail experience...

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Andreas Kurz, Owner, Akari Enterprises LLC Andreas Kurz

Owner
Akari Enterprises LLC
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Andreas Kurz was Chief Executive Officer of 7 For All Mankind, the US leader in premium denim, until December 2005. Mr. Kurz is currently the Owner of Akari Enterprises, a retail consultancy, where he has worked since April 2006. At Akari Enterprises, Mr. Kurz specializes in international distribution,...

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Nancy Marino, Owner, Nancy Marino ConsultingNancy Marino

Owner
Nancy Marino Consulting
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Nancy 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 offices located in Asia, Indian subcontinent,...

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Allan Zwerner

Independent Consultant
Allan Zwerner Consulting
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Allan Zwerner is an Independent Consultant in the apparel retail and manufacturing industry, since September 2006. Previously, 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 turnaroundof...

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Paula Peterson, President, Crown Luxury ConsultingPaula Peterson

President
Crown Luxury Consulting
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Paula Peterson is the President of Crown Luxury Consulting, an independent consultancy firm that advises global companies on new ventures, brand strategy, product development, distribution, marketing, and media planning. Ms. Peterson is a noted industry speaker on leading trends and changing attitudes...

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As Isaac Mizrahi Builds His Design Empire, Liz Claiborne's Slump Continues

October 5, 2009

Martin Brill, Managing Partner, Sweetwater Consulting LLC

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 firstretail...

Improved Gross Margin and Lower Costs Trump Same Store Sales For Holiday

September 23, 2009

Martin Brill, Managing Partner, Sweetwater Consulting LLC

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...

My Macy's Program Isn't a Strong Reason to Own Macy's

September 22, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Macy's climbs as analyst upgrades to 'Buy' | finance.yahoo.com

A Citi Investment Research Analyst upgraded Macy's to Buy stating that she believes the company's My Macy's program "should lead to improved top line (as well as margin) trends ahead, particularly beginning in 2010." It's a program that empowers the stores to make buying and planning decisions. While...

There's always space for another good pizza in the Indian market

August 7, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

California Pizza Kitchen Signs Franchise Deal to Expand into India | www.flex-news-food.com

The Indian pizza already offers a bewildering variety of pizza but there is still room for more, and Indian consumers are always willing to try out a new chain. QSR traffic seems to be building back up during the summer, but some new entrants are yet to crack the code.[Also read "Pie in the sky"]

FMCG brands need to consider the value they deliver to the consumer

July 20, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Private Label Programs Take Off | www.brandweek.com

Given the weak economic scenario, cheaper private labels are a win-win for both retailers (extra margin) and consumers (lower prices).

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Retail Strategy / Operations Consultant
  • Retail Merchandising Consultant
  • Product Development / Design Firm

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

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

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