Our retail analysts
Philip Comen
Helping specialty retailers increase profitability through better planning and inventory management.
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Background
Philip Comen is a retail strategist and business coach who helps specialty retailers increase profitability through better planning and inventory management. Drawing on experience spanning independent retailers, wholesale organizations, and leading outdoor brands including Patagonia, Philip works with clients to improve sales forecasting, Open-to-Buy planning, inventory productivity, and cash flow management. Using the Management One platform, he helps business owners make data-driven decisions that create stronger financial performance and sustainable growth.
"Clarity, Partnership, Strategy."
— Philip
“The Bankson Group has been a true asset to our business. The growth we’ve seen by analyzing our operations on a deeper level by category has been a game changer. Monthly meetings with our planning consultant have helped us make quick decisions by identifying opportunities to drive incremental revenue. Not only do we have a better handle on our inventory, turn rates, and margins in the ever-changing world of sports, but we’ve also been able to tap into new categories and capitalize on trends for additional growth.
Working with The Bankson Group and their experts, Ken Bankson, Gord Peters, and Phil Comen, has transformed our business. Their dashboards and detailed reporting keep us up to date on what’s happening, empowering us to make immediate decisions that deliver real results. Their expertise and insights have been invaluable to our success.”
“Phil and Gord’s streamlined approach has resulted in increased inventory turn, reduced monthly inventory levels, and better-informed purchasing decisions.”
“Working with The Bankson Group has been a game-changer for our business. Their expertise in retail analytics, combined with the power of their tools and strategies, has significantly improved our operations. By helping us extract and organize data from our ERP system, they’ve enabled us to provide our buyers with essential, real-time information regarding inventory levels. This streamlined approach has resulted in increased inventory turn, reduced monthly inventory levels, and better-informed purchasing decisions.”
”The daily updates provided by their platform give us critical insights into key metrics, allowing us to make proactive, data-driven decisions with confidence. Gord and Phil have gone above and beyond to understand the specific needs of our business, delivering thoughtful, personalized guidance during our monthly meetings. Their commitment to our success and ongoing support has been invaluable in optimizing our processes and driving growth. We highly recommend The Bankson Group to any business seeking to enhance their retail operations.””
THE WORKING RELATIONSHIP
What can I expect from Philip?
Open books from the start
Philip asks for transparency about where your business really is — not to judge, but because real progress starts with knowing exactly where you stand.
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.
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.