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The Dynamic Nature of
Retail Demands a Fresh
Approach

Your Profitability Depends On It.

Innovating Process Is the Key to Igniting Retail Growth

Business news is dominated by retailers reporting slumping revenues, sweeping layoffs and an overall feeling of uncertainty.

Continuing with “business as usual” means allowing the cloud of uncertainty to persist.

Like a gust of wind pushing out the clouds, new ideas are needed to help clear out the uncertainty. That is the core of the content we present, we deliver programs on the relevant, hot-button issues that retail executives are grappling with today.

Our keynotes are rooted in two decades of hard earned, in the trenches retail experience – from working the shop floor to setting strategy in the buying office. We have learned valuable lessons, seen the missteps and felt the victories that are possible in the retail world.

We relate to you and the chaotic nature of your business today. Your audience will relate to us and our in-depth experience.

Examples of Keynotes Available Include:

Going Private (Label): The Must Have Guide for Independent Retailers.

Although the name suggests otherwise, private label products are visible in the public eye. REI has Co-Op, Wal-Mart has George, and Nordstrom has Zella Activewear. Private label products have been, and continue to be, very successful for large brands and retailers. Mind you, private label is not reserved just for the big names; niche retailers can (and should) get into the game – and do so profitably.

What You Will Learn:

  • How a private label serves as a compliment to your adjacent, branded items.
  • The impact of private label products to your bottom line.
  • Common missteps to avoid when starting out.

How it works:

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a Call.

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Right Fit.

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Retail Physics 101: Velocity, Not Speed, to Market

Speed to market is thrown around as a topic of conversation for retailers and brands today. More specifically, how to accelerate it.

The incentive to accelerate is clear: driving more full-price sales, preserving gross margins and preventing excess inventory. The trouble is that just “going faster” isn’t the solution. Rather, speed is a function of internal culture and is impacted by different areas of the organization working towards different goals.

What You Will Learn:

What is “velocity to market” and why it needs to be embraced over speed.

How this gets you closer to your customer.

Lessons from real-life examples where this plays out.

Three P’s of Retail Success: 
Process, Performance, Profitability.

This keynote is brought to you by the letter P, three P’s to be exact. In retail, profits are actively slipping through the cracks, much like water escaping from a leaky bucket.

The culprit? Outdated processes. While the conventional response may involve hasty patching with a quick fix, a more effective strategy lies in replacing that old, leaky bucket altogether. Join us for this keynote presentation, where we will uncover the precise areas where profits slip away daily, explore examples of process innovation, and see how these transformations lead to enhanced performance and increased profitability.

How it works:

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a Call!

Discuss the
Right Fit.

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Started.

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In addition to the keynotes described above, we speak on other topics that are relevant to retail today including:

  • Connecting merchandising strategy to in-store execution.
  • Breaking down long-held retail myths and mindsets.
  • Clienteling
  • Sales skills for front line associates and wholesale sales teams.
  • Creating profitable product assortments.

We can provide more details upon request.

Audiences include BharatTex 2024, Vision Monday Leadership Summit, London Business School, Source for Sports Annual Meeting, Adidas Canada, PI Apparel, The Running Event, Canadian Office Products Association, The Accessories Council and more.

Speaking To You

There are three delivery methods for our keynotes:

Keynotes

Stories that inform, inspire and entertain. Based on real client examples and on lived, retail experience.

Workshops

Facilitating educational sessions with rich content and valuable takeaways. Programs are tailored to your specific objectives and can be held on-site or virtually.

Special Events and Experiences

Our own in person and virtual events including our executive dinner series. We facilitate candid discussion in a safe place amongst your peers.

Talk to us about the best way to get our ideas in front of your audience.

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TESTIMONIALS

“I had the pleasure of joining Liza at her recent exec dinner in NYC (my first with the Retail Strategy Group) and was thoroughly impressed with the richness of the conversations, the caliber of executives, variety in the retailers that were represented, and experience of the participants. The cherry on top was Liza sending a recap of the session which provided a great reminder of what was discussed that can be used as fodder as we continue to help our firms excel in our various strategies. I definitely plan to follow up with some of the participants to share and learn from them.”

Rachel Wyatt
SVP, Head of Digital and Customer Experience at Signet Jewelers

How it works:

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a Call!

Discuss the
Right Fit.

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Started.

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