Our retail analysts

David Kent

Strategic business planning, management and operations, and cash and inventory planning for independent retailers.

36

Years Hands-On
Experience

Industries Served

Menswear Department Store University Athletic and Campus Stores

POS Experience

NetSuite Shopify RetailPro HelloPOS PrismRBS MBS

Background

Extensive experience in business, strategic business planning, management and operations, development marketing, strategic partnerships, and cash and inventory planning.

“David and Gord support not only improved our bottom line but also empowered our team and provided peace of mind. They are a true partner in our success.”
— Tiger Sport’s Shop
“David and Phil from The Bankson Group have helped our buyers make data driven decisions regarding the amount of inventory we need to have on hand.”
— Appalachian State University

THE WORKING RELATIONSHIP

What can I expect from David?

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Open books from the start

David asks for transparency about where your business really is — not to judge, but because real progress starts with knowing exactly where you stand.

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Your monthly deep-dive analysis

Every month, your data is reviewed through Retail ORBIT to build your merchandise plan and cut through the noise to surface what actually matters. No data paralysis — concise goals, clear direction.

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One session. Action items you can use.

Your monthly meeting covers the plan, the numbers that matter, and a concrete to-do list. Most clients understand their business fundamentally differently within six months.

Let's Chat

No pitch, no obligation.

Just an honest conversation about where your business is today and what's possible when you have the right data and someone who actually cares about your success.

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