Solving complex problems requires the right blend of specialist skills, so I often collaborate with fellow associates or specialist agencies where a broader solution is needed. I also provide my services on projects led by consultancies who share my values and approach. Here are examples of how I collaborate with associates:
I was delighted to be engaged to help The Retail Practice develop the strategy and brand communication for Polarn O.Pyret. This iconic and ethically based Swedish kidswear brand wanted to tell its story better, increase awareness, expand its channels and build its profile in the UK and Irish markets. With a relative higher ASP, it was critical the brand demonstrated to its potential partners and direct customers compelling value for money ie: buy less, buy well.
I was delighted to be engaged to help The Retail Practice develop the strategy and brand communication for Polarn O.Pyret. This iconic and ethically based Swedish kidswear brand wanted to tell its story better, increase awareness, expand its channels and build its profile in the UK and Irish markets. With a relative higher ASP, it was critical the brand demonstrated to its potential partners and direct customers compelling value for money ie: buy less, buy well.
Having been appointed separately by El Corte Inglés to help them introduce a merchandise function, First Friday and I have shown how effectively suppliers can work together when they put their clients first.
First Friday has provided deep expertise in programme and change management as well as merchandising, identifying the appropriate focus at each stage and building collaboration among senior management.
They have provided independent workstream leadership to develop the B&M target operating Model, working with the business to create operationally practical and pragmatic processes, supporting the business to implement them and to build buy in.
First Friday have worked with ECI to build the understanding of the connectivity between the organisational design and processes creating bespoke assessment criteria to enable identification of the appropriate talent.
First Friday offers the following:
Having been appointed separately by El Corte Inglés to help them introduce a merchandise function, First Friday and I have shown how effectively suppliers can work together when they put their clients first.
First Friday has provided deep expertise in programme and change management as well as merchandising, identifying the appropriate focus at each stage and building collaboration among senior management.
They have provided independent workstream leadership to develop the B&M target operating Model, working with the business to create operationally practical and pragmatic processes, supporting the business to implement them and to build buy in.
First Friday have worked with ECI to build the understanding of the connectivity between the organisational design and processes creating bespoke assessment criteria to enable identification of the appropriate talent.
First Friday offers the following:
Having worked with Claire from Retail With Clarity several times. We have an aligned approach on using data and analysis to inform business performance and develop customer-centric strategies that create value. We have established a project partnership that supports clients to step change their planning and forecasting practices. I engaged Retail With Clarity to create and deliver a Line Forecasting Tool for Eco Outdoor, an exciting Australian brand supplying innovative and unique exterior surface treatments for residential and commercial projects. Eco Outdoor have a global supply chain, and are now trading internationally, so visibility and control of stock flow by item is increasingly crucial to ensure timely fulfilment of their customers’ orders – without any surprises for their warehousing and sales teams.
Retail With Clarity scoped, developed and delivered a tool that allowed Eco Outdoor to – simply, and all in one place – review and plan monthly sales, stock and intake at item level. Incorporating automated summaries of future intake requirements, the tool will also support longer term planning both cross-functionally and with suppliers.
Having worked with Claire from Retail With Clarity several times. We have an aligned approach on using data and analysis to inform business performance and develop customer centric strategies that create value. We have established a project partnership that supports clients to step change their planning and forecasting practices. I engaged Retail With Clarity to create and deliver a Line Forecasting Tool for Eco Outdoor, an exciting Australian brand supplying innovative and unique exterior surface treatments for residential and commercial projects. Eco Outdoor have a global supply chain, and are now trading internationally, so visibility and control of stock flow by item is increasingly crucial to ensure timely fulfilment of their customers’ orders – without any surprises for their warehousing and sales teams.
Retail With Clarity scoped, developed and delivered a tool that allowed Eco Outdoor to – simply, and all in one place – review and plan monthly sales, stock and intake at item level. Incorporating automated summaries of future intake requirements, the tool will also support longer term planning both cross-functionally and with suppliers.
Dave Edgar, one of BDA London’s founders, and I established an immediate rapport, built on our love of retail and brands. When I met Rachel and the team, I was impressed by their passion for great product and design and could see how my “merchandise planning” mindset could add to their approach on brand positioning and range building. We have worked together with two womenswear fashion brands to help them refine their offer and build a successful strategy for growth.
Dave Edgar, one of BDA London’s founders, and I established an immediate rapport, built on our love of retail and brands. When I met Rachel and the team, I was impressed by their passion for great product and design and could see how my “merchandise planning” mindset could add to their approach on brand positioning and range building. We have worked together with two womenswear fashion brands to help them refine their offer and build a successful strategy for growth.