Consulting

Alternative Branding - Assists retailers with licensing strategies.
http://www.alternative-branding.com

Centre for Retail Research - UK research, analysis and consulting firm. Features areas of expertise, reports, and contacts.
http://www.retailresearch.org/

Marvin Traub Associates - Retail consulting and international brand building. Includes capabilities and case studies.
http://www.marvintraub.com/

Merchant Boosters - Retail consultant specializing in the Internals, merchandising, operations and inventory management procedures.
http://www.merchantboosters.5u.com/

Demand Clarity Inc. - Specializes in designing and implementing demand and supply planning processes for medium to large size retailers. Site features articles, testimonials, and newsletter.
http://www.demandclarity.com/

Aspire Services - Consulting services in retail business, automation, strategy, governanace, and audits. Serves the Middle East.
http://www.aspireme.com/

Smart Retailers - Retail consulting, provides pricing, industry links, news and contact information.
http://www.smartretailers.com

Dee Camp - Strategic planning, e-business and general retail consulting.
http://www.deecamp.com

Javelin Group - Strategy and due diligence, merchandising process and fulfilment, store performance, store locations and retail technology consultancy.
http://www.javelingroup.com/

Space-it - Merchandise planning and optimization consulting and systems development in Scandinavia.
http://www.spaceit.se/

Newmarketbuilders - Boutique firm providing information products and consulting services.
http://www.newmarketbuilders.com

Sussex Retail Management - Management advisory services, training programs and keynote presentations.
http://www.sussexretail.com/

Davidowitz & Associates, Inc. - Retail consulting and investment banking firm.
http://davidowitzassociates.com

Category Development Consulting Ltd. - Category management specialists. Includes services and experience.
http://www.catdevconsulting.com/

Complete Consulting, LLC - A turn-key consulting firm that specializes in fuel, retail, grocery, and convenience store business processes.
http://www.completeconsulting.iwonpages.com

Retail Planning and Design - Source for retail planning, design-build, merchandise presentation, space analysis and e-retail consulting.
http://www.onlinerpd.com/

ThinkCustomer - Visual merchandising services and training, customer service training, brand management, and fashion product range consultants.
http://www.thinkcustomer.co.uk/

Lafontaine Retail Consulting - Planning, development, and retail operations consultant.
http://www.retailessentials.com/

Retail Benchmarks - Provides monthly reports that benchmark performance results and process characteristics. Includes forums and membership information.
http://retailbenchmarks.com

LakeWest Group - Management consulting firm for the retail industry. Services include multi-channel strategy, technology, e-commerce, and supply chain.
http://www.lakewest.com

Gordon Brothers Group, LLC - Inventory and asset redeployment, capital solutions, asset management and advisory services, specializing in retail and consumer goods.
http://www.gordonbrothers.com/

Cindy Jones Associates - Store design and consulting services to hospital gift shops. Includes newsletter, plus training workshops and materials.
http://www.cindyjonesassociates.com/hospitalgiftshop/

Evans and Company Consultants Inc. - Management and marketing consultants specializing in services to facilitate cross border expansion and new market entry.
http://www.evanscompany.com

Partners in Retail - Strategy, brand, and performance consultancy in interim or non-execuitive roles. Includes services and experience.
http://www.partnersinretail.co.uk

Retail Planning Innovations - Management consultancy specialising in retail strategy, operations and design. Includes clients, services, and contacts.
http://www.retailplanning.co.uk/

Retail Ingenuity - Inventory consulting and management strategy for independent retailers.
http://www.retailingenuity.com/

The Strategic Edge, Inc. - A consulting firm serving the retail, real estate, and planning industries.
http://www.thestrategicedge.com/

Ebeltoft Group - International consortium of consultants offering an array of retail and business services.
http://www.ebeltoftgroup.com/

RCT Systems Inc, - Provides retail customer traffic-based information and consulting to shopping centers, retail, and related industries.
http://www.rctanalytics.com/

Insight Retail Consultants - Range of retail consulting services, including strategy, franchise development, mystery shopping, property management, and consumer research.
http://www.insightretail.com/

Retail Solutions - European specialists in store concept development, management, category and service management. Includes services and capabilities.
http://www.retailsolutions.be

Indie Retailer - Resource for independent retailers to share ideas, concepts, sales and marketing strategies. Includes weblog and articles.
http://www.indieretailer.com

The Planning Factory Ltd. - Merchandise, assortment and range planning, plus financial budgeting solutions and consulting. Includes case studies and capabilities.
http://www.planfact.co.uk/

Dart Data Systems - Consultants to the retail petroleum industry.
http://www.dart-data-systems.co.uk/

Delta Associates Inc. - Category management and organizational effectiveness consulting firm, in-depth training on category management, negotiating skills, and presentation skills.
http://www.delta-assoc.com

Trade Intelligence - Offers news, training and business information about South Africa's major retailers and wholesalers for the fast moving consumer goods industry.
http://www.tradeintelligence.co.za

Fripp Sandeman and Partners - Shopping center specialists developing profit improvement strategies for commercial retail properties, including pre-acquisition surveys, due diligence, and performance optimization.
http://www.fspretail.co.uk/

Belux Hong Kong - Business services, consulting and branded home and building products.
http://www.beluxhk.com

DMSRetail - Consulting, services and training company. Includes newsletter, question and answer, and services.
http://www.dmsretail.com

Nu-Retail - Retail research specializing in pharmacy. Includes reports and contact information.
http://www.nu-retail.com/

Terri Kabachnick - International professional speaker and consultant, specializing in retail productivity and retention.
http://www.terrikabachnick.com/

Fleming + TeeKing - Retail strategy consulting firm specializing in market and brand positioning, organizational development and design, merchandising and store operations, information technology and systems.
http://www.flemingteeking.com/

JMX Corporation - Online retailing consulting. Includes services and company history.
http://www.jmxco.com/

Blacks Retail Analysis - Professional retail services and information for the luxury apparel and fine jewelry markets.
http://www.blacksretailanalysis.com/

GoldStar Consulting - Merchandising, pricing, business process improvement and organizational consulting services.
http://www.goldstarconsulting.com/

Gilliam & Co. - Research and business advisory firm, specializing in all forms of retail. Includes news and capabilities.
http://www.gilliamco.com

Oblique Solutions - Category management training and consultancy business based in Australia.
http://www.obliquesolutions.com.au/

Outcalt and Johnson: Retail Strategists, LLC - Consulting services including strategic planning, market analysis, and transition management. Also offers financial planning tool and training.
http://www.outcaltjohnson.com/

Course C Industries - Retail solutions for manufacturers.
http://www.coursec.com/

Retail Right - Retail Link and category management training and consulting.
http://www.retailright.ca

Allen & Associates Consulting, Inc. - Customer service, team building, sales and marketing presentations and consulting. Features articles, newsletter, and contacts.
http://www.debbieallen.com/

Hurlbut & Associates - Retail consultants and business advisors to small and independent retailers focusing on strategic, operational, merchandising and inventory management issues.
http://hurlbutassociates.com/

Business At Hand, Inc. - Providing business consulting, IT, and Canadian expatriate support for small retailers.
http://business-at-hand.ca/

Integrated Retail - International consultants offering brand strategy, marketing, IT implementation, POS software, inventory management, and acquisition due diligence.
http://www.integratedretail.com

Retail Thinking - Management, shopfitting design and consultanting for historic houses, museums and visitor attractions.
http://www.retailthinking.co.uk/

Hawkins Strategic - Business strategy consultants specializing in customer data analysis and integration into financial and management reporting.
http://www.hawkinsstrategic.com/

Optimum Path Consulting - Retail management and marketing consulting.
http://www.optimumpath.com/

Retail Expert Inc. - Products and services are focused on large retail organizations interested data management technologies. Loss prevention, sales audit, freight management, refund management, and customer loyalty disciplines.
http://www.retailexpert.com

Chrysalis Strategic Retail Consultants - International expansion and franchising consultants. Includes areas of specialty and contact information.
http://www.chrysalis-retail.com/

Willard Bishop Consulting - Marketing strategies and data modeling to improve the retail consumer experience.
http://www.bishopconsulting.com/

Williams Associates - Retail consulting service for hospital gift shop operators.
http://www.advantageprogram.com/

Clicks and Mortar Consulting - Strategy, start-up and store operations consulting. Includes services and background.
http://www.candmc.com/

Doyle and Associates - Helps museums, cultural institutions, independent and specialty retailers evaluate, develop, plan, enhance and optimize their retail venues.
http://www.doyleandassociates.com

Retail Vision - Specializes in planograms, imaging, store planning, category management and retail consulting.
http://www.retail-vision.co.uk/

Martec International - Retail consultants and trainers, also offering a variety of publications.
http://www.martec-international.com/

GARR Consulting Group - Retail and distribution consultants. Features services and articles.
http://www.garrconsultinggroup.com/

JE Lynch & Associates, LLC - Consulting services for independent retailers. Includes services and contacts.
http://www.jelynch.com/

Quitting Business, Inc. - Provides consulting for business liquidation exit strategies and retail store inventory reduction.
http://www.quittingbusiness.com/

Imaginif Retail Design - Strategic retail design services, store concept and brand development, in-store communication and project implementation.
http://www.imaginif.com

Retail Forward - Management consulting, market research, and executive development firm specialising in retail intelligence and strategies.
http://www.retailforward.com/

The Retail Doctor - UK consultancy for high street outlets, restaurants, online retail and startups. Includes services and contact information.
http://www.theretaildoctor.co.uk/

HIM - UK consultancy specializing in consumer shopping behavior and preferences. Includes reports, events, and services.
http://www.him.uk.com/

Retail Management Consultants - George Whalin's approach to building a successful retail business is based on practical ideas, concepts, and sound principles.
http://www.whalinonretail.com/index.html

GLW Consulting - Firm specializes in retail asset redeployment, inventory appraisals, valuation, and turn around management.
http://www.glwconsulting.com/

RIEBE Retail Services - Consultancy services and broker for retail space in Switerland.
http://www.riebe.ch

Retail Clarity Consulting Services - Store design and branding, positioning strategy development, and vision deployment consultants. Includes clients, services and portfolio.
http://retailclarity.com

Foreman & Company Ltd - Retail design and planning consultants.
http://www.retailplan.co.nz/

Spence & Co - Independent retail firm. Features services and industry experience.
http://www.spenceco.com/

Retail Planning Associates - Defining retail strategies, designing retail environments, and implementing recommendations.
http://www.rpaworldwide.com/

McMillan Doolittle Retail Consultants - Specialize in retail strategy and new store concept development. Provide support in developing e-commerce strategies for retailers.
http://www.mcmillandoolittle.com

Clear Thinking Group - Provides retail and inventory advice.
http://www.clearthinkinggrp.com

Expert Retail Systems - Supplies specialized solutions, support, project management, custom design and consultancy services to retailers in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
http://www.expertretail.com/

Riedel and Associates, Inc. - Contract negotiations and marketing consulting for retailers.
http://www.sandyriedel.com/

John Stanley Associates - Retail consultant and speaker specializing in merchandising, team and image building, customer service and sales training.
http://www.johnstanley.cc/

Retail International - International retail and shopping center consultant specialising in the Arab Gulf States, Saudi Arabia, Middle East region, Central Europe and Asia.
http://www.retailinternational.co.uk/

Hot Pod Communications - Australian consultancy for small businesses specialising in food and retail. Includes services and contacts.
http://www.hotpod.net.au

J.C.Williams Group - Global consultants with expertise in strategy and best practice across all sales channels.
http://www.jcwg.com