Do you have a formalized retail development process in place that will allow you to maximize your sales in overseas markets?
If not, I am sure that you are struggling with inconsistent looking stores, old product that is still on the selling floor, excess inventory issues that affect your ability to flow product each season and profitability issues due to lagging sales and excess markdowns.
Given that every market is different in terms of consumer tastes, buying behavior, store regulations and markdown laws, it takes training and a specific skill set to successfully manage this chaotic process and make your stores profitable. These skills are not “nice to have” anymore; they are mandatory.
Why? Because the reality is that you are competing with some of the most sophisticated global clothing retailers in the world who do have these systems in place.
In order for your brand to effectively compete in today’s competitive retail environment, you must have 1) a consistent, image-enhancing retail concept 2) a superior visual merchandising presentation 3) strong retail buying and planning processes and 4) formalized retail operations across all channels of distribution.
Being a great international retailer requires more than just having a pretty store. You must not only understand how the consumer in each market thinks and buys, you must also know how to run an efficient operation in order to drive traffic, sales and profit across your distribution channels.
Visual Merchandising
- Retail Concept Development
- Visual Merchandise Training
- In-store/Window Displays
Retail Buying/Planning
- Inventory Planning
- Merchandise Allocation
- Floor Planning/Planagrams
Retail Operations
- In-store Sales Training
- Customer Service Training
Whether you are looking to expand your branded stores internationally or already have stores operating in international markets, WorldBlazer Consulting can help you turn your average or struggling retail business into a world class operation!
If you are struggling with your retail business or just need to improve your current process, please email me at alarson@worldblazer.com to set up a free 30 minute telephone/skype consultation to discuss whether our International Retail Development service will be right for you.
