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Meet Our Retail Analysts

Leading experts in independent retail who work directly with you, our planning team, and Retail ORBIT to help you hit your goals.

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Alex Mentzer

Apparel · Buying View Profile →

Helping independent retailers play offense and build the business they actually want.

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KC Wolfe

Women's · Shoes View Profile →

A collaborative, 360° approach to spotting opportunities and celebrating every win.

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Scott Smith

Outdoor & Camping View Profile →

Decades in outdoor retail turned into practical coaching on cash flow and inventory.

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Matt Laurich

College Bookstores View Profile →

College and specialty retail expertise focused on measurable, data-driven results.

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Lonnie Tucker

Women's Luxury View Profile →

Three decades of buying and leadership experience, from Neiman Marcus to your sales floor.

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Butch Blum

Luxury Apparel View Profile →

A lifetime in luxury menswear retail, sharing hard-won wisdom with every client.

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Gord Peters

Menswear · Gift View Profile →

Data-driven planning built from experience across indie retail and wholesale.

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Wendi Tanner

Contemporary Apparel View Profile →

Merchandising and inventory expertise from Target buyer to independent retail partner.

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Zac Smith

Outdoor & Gift View Profile →

Turns complex data into clear action for stronger cash flow and growth.

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Havy Friedman

Luxury Dept. Stores View Profile →

Corporate luxury retail experience applied to independent business realities.

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Ritchie Sayner

Home & Gift View Profile →

Author and advisor helping retailers improve sales, margins, and turnover.

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David Downard

Footwear · Sporting Goods View Profile →

Decades of retail knowledge paired with a coaching, not telling, approach.

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Ken Bankson

College Bookstores View Profile →

Store owner to consultant, helping retailers build sustainable, profitable growth.

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