Our retail analysts
Ken Bankson
From store owner to trusted advisor, helping retailers build lasting, profitable growth.
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Background
With more than 35 years of experience in retail consulting, Ken brings a unique combination of hands-on retail ownership, executive management, and strategic consulting expertise. He began as a retail store owner, gaining firsthand experience in the day-to-day challenges of operating and growing a successful business, then served as General Manager of retail stores.
Building on that foundation, Ken became President of two retail consulting companies, working with retail businesses to improve performance, strengthen operations, and increase profitability — drawing on both his experience as an operator and his perspective as a consultant.
"Honesty, support, and specific steps to move your business forward."
— Ken
“We began working with The Bankson Group in 2008 to address challenges with aged inventory and optimize our retail operations. Our ongoing collaboration with M1-TBG has been a game changer, not only strengthening our financial health but also enabling us to reinvest in the university and deliver stronger performance reporting to administrators.”
“After signing on with M1-The Bankson Group, we are now operating at appropriate inventory levels, making calculated markdowns where necessary and monitoring our margins more closely than ever.”
THE WORKING RELATIONSHIP
What can I expect from Ken?
Achieving Business Goals
My focus is on helping my clients achieve their business goals. I work closely with them to understand their objectives, identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and develop practical strategies that deliver measurable results. My success is measured by their success.
Support
I am committed to supporting my clients in every way possible. Whether they need advice, a fresh perspective, help solving a problem, or simply someone to bounce ideas off, I am always there for them. My goal is to be a trusted partner they can count on as they work toward achieving their business goals.
Commitment
I treat every client's business as if it were my own. Having owned and operated my own business, I understand both the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. I bring that experience, personal dedication, and a genuine commitment to helping my clients overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and achieve long-term success. Their goals become my goals, and their success is my success.
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.