ACNeilson Corporation:  is the world's leading provider of market research, information and analysis to the consumer products and services industries. More than 9,000 clients in more than 100 countries rely on ACNielsen's dedicated professionals to measure competitive marketplace dynamics, to understand consumer attitudes and behavior, and to develop advanced analytical insights that generate increased sales and profits.

  Directives West: Retail consultants.  Directives West is a retail consulting firm.  They provide inside information, direction, and a unique perspective on the West Coast Fashion Industry. DIRECTIVES WEST addresses the West Coast Apparel and Accessory markets, working directly with merchants to help them navigate through the market place. With California being a billion-dollar fashion center, buyers and merchandisers can be overwhelmed with unlimited selection of merchandise, promotions and marketing possibilities.

  Envirosell : Their specialty is examining consumer shopping behavior using a combination of in-store video recording, observation and customer intercept interviews

  Exhibium : one-stop destination for an assortment of international retail products and management expertise.

  Global Purchasing Companies : Global Purchasing is a full service buying office that plans and implements retail strategies. They specialize in new store planning and developing programs for established retailers in order to streamline their business and open more doors. The departments they cover are: Men's, Women's & Children's Apparel, Lingerie, Accessories, Textiles (domestics & imports), Home Furnishings, Gift Items and Domestics. Covering all price points. They are dedicated to the success of the independent retailer.  Their unique insight also helps them develop strategies for young designers enabling them to become more competitive and their detailed forecasting ensures that manufacturers and retailers are current with selling and fashion trends.  Mercedes R. Gonzalez the director of the Global Purchasing Companies, has been a buyer in the garment industry since 1988. Her passion for the industry started when she was 14 years old and went to work every summer for her uncle who owned and operated a manufacturing company in the heart of the garment district in New York.

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  JD Pacific Rim, Inc. : Established in 1977, JDPR is a valued added, total quality merchandising resource serving Chain Stores, Indedpendent Retailers and General Merchandisers. Products available to ship whithin 48 hrs. of order from either of their 60,000 foot warehouses in Los Angeles or Baltimore Maryland  Address:  4850 Gregg Rd. Pico Rivera California 90660 United States of America Phone:   800-433-3543 or 888-355-8889 Fax:   562-908-3912 Email: jdstore@aol.com  Contact:  Rene Zarate -Account Manager

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  M+M Planet Retail : M+M Planet Retail is dedicated to providing news and analysis on retailers and retail markets worldwide.  Their services include a database of leading grocery retailers, news and analysis on global retail trends and events, retail market reports, slides and presentations.  Their research is continually updated.  They have European offices in London, Frankfurt and Brussels. M+M Planet Retail Japan is based in Tokyo and they expect to open an office in North America shortly.  For further details please email info@planetretail.net

  Planet 3 Studios : provide design and imaging consulting for retail.  Planet 3 Studios provides specialised consultancy services catering to the unique requirements of commercial organizations and institutions. We work at providing architecture design services of the highest standards through unique processes of design development and the use of the latest in building technology. We have developed methods that rationalize project costs and work within very tight time frames. This has been possible with in-house construction and fabrication facilities and better project control with the design-build option.

  Power Retailing, Inc. : As an experienced retail consulting company, Power Retailing's strategic marketing techniques improve sales, increase profits and attain maximum results.   Address: 1859 E. South Fork Dr.  Phoenix Arizona  85048 USA Phone:  480 460-1980 Email: bnelson@retailing.com  Contact:  Bob Nelson   President

  The Retail Advisors :  The Retail Management Advisors has been helping small to medium size independent apparel, sporting goods and gift retailers survive and thrive since 1975. Areas in which we help are: Open-To-Buy service, peer groups, internal controls, budgeting and general consulting. They offer retailers a free monthly e-newsletter with information for the retail store owner. www.the-retail-advisor.com, email at LC@the-retail-advisor.com or call toll-free at 1-877-206-1299

  Retail Image Consulting, Inc.: they are a company that tracks retail through a digital image database.  Subscribers may purchase interior and exterior images of current retailers and shopping centers/malls. Address: 271 Weatherburn Ct. Powell Ohio 43065  USA  Phone: 614-846-7420 Email: svberry@columbus.rr.com  Contact: Susan V. Berry, President

  Retail Smart Guys : Retail Smart Guides Inc., provides the finest in inventory planning, open to buy, cash flow planning, marketing, and computer consulting.  They work with specialty retailers of all sizes, from the smallest “mom and pop” to corporate giants.  Retail Smart Guys works with retailers like you to provide the analytical part of successful retailing. They take your data and turn it into the information you need to make better purchasing decisions, ensure a more positive cash flow and generate more profit.  If being able to forecast sales in each product classification at 94+% accuracy would help you put more cash in your pocket then you and they should be talking.  Address – 11405 Lemoncrest Ave., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 Phone  - 818-720-2585 Fax  - 818-897-7223 E-mail : dan@retailsmartguys.com Contact : Dan Jablons

SERVICES Open to Buy/Inventory Planning:  They will analyze your inventory and, if necessary, reclassify it to what you need to buy properly.  Then they provide a detailed monthly open to buy plan for each class (by location for multi-store retailers).  By planning this way, they can help you to reduce markdowns and enhance your profitability.  They make sure you have the proper inventory levels in all classes, at all locations. Retail Blogging: You know you should be blogging, but you are not sure what to do, plus you don't like writing so much.  Let them do it for you!  Check out www.retailblogging.com Sales Forecasting: Far better than simple spreadsheets (or even complex ones!), their inventory plans are based upon the best forecasting system in the industry.  Cash Flow Planning: They will make sure you know what you need to maintain in monthly sales in order to pay all your bills and reduce your debt.  They help their clients pay down debt, instead of taking more cash out of the bank!   Marketing:  They will look at your current marketing plan, help you figure out what is working and what isn't, and then structure a brand-new marketing strategy to help you attract more customers and make more sales.  They will help you define your store's unique selling proposition, messaging and branding.  Their marketing plans always include a marketing calendar, so that you know exactly what to do to get your message into the marketplace.  They can also help you with important marketing tactics, such as in-store events, Web marketing (including search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, email marketing, and much more). Technical Issues:  Struggling with technical issues?  Can't get at your data?  Trying to figure out what technologies to apply to your business?  They can help with all of these issues, and more.  Technology should serve your business, and if it isn't, we can assess your technology and help you develop a plan to use your technology to benefit your business. Employee Issues: Most employee problems are due either to bad hiring policies or lack of training.  They can help with both.  They will help you establish better guidelines for hiring, promoting and terminating employees, and they will help you implement proper training techniques, compensation plans, and benchmarks to measure employees.

  Retail Technology Consortium (RETEX) : the nation's largest retail technology buying consortium. Retex is an independent, not-for-profit, member controlled organization headquartered in New York.  They also provide retail related consulting services.
 

  Synovate Business Consulting : Since 1994, Synovate Business Consulting has helped most Fortune 1000 Companies to investigate opportunities, understand markets, compete and expand their businesses across China, India, Japan and the rest of Asia Pacific.  They provide their clients with actionable, timely and strategic market and competitive intelligence, through a winning combination of local market knowledge and insightful analysis. Driven by an experienced team of more than 80 full-time consultants in 13 dedicated offices in all key Asian cities, they have proven track record with over 1,400 projects in key industries, including textile, apparel and fashion.  Their repeat-rate of business is unequalled in the industry and a sure testimony of the value they offer.  Some examples of their textile, apparel, and fashion industry work in Asia:

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  TeamSpringboard :  Experts In Jump-Starting Companies and Growing Revenues! Consulting, Coaching and Training Company that specializes in leadership development and customer service enhancement programs.  Their clients are Fashion Retailers, Small Business Owners, Business Professionals and Young Adults who are serious about enhancing job performance, productivity and position.  If your company is using a young adult workforce they have customized training programs that improve profits and productivity and reduce turnover.   Address:  339 St. Tropez Court Laguna Beach, Ca 92651 ljaramillo@teamspringboard.com  Office 866-522-0815 Fax 866-522-0815 Cell 626-590-6773 
 

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