​Consumer based growth strategies that are
​realistic, affordable, and sustainable.
  • Performance Analysis 
  • Assortment Planning 
  • Inventory Management 
  • ​Store Operations 
  • Product Development   
  • Customer Experience 
  • Markdown Optimization 
  • Leadership Development 

"Loretta is a rare talent and natural leader—she’s an exceptional merchant, but she’s also an accomplished business woman—she’s strategic, numerate, capable of managing scale. "

Glen Senk, Front Row Partners

Services that make you smarter, more efficient and more profitable.   

Global Retail Consulting

I combine over 30 years of retail expertise and global intelligence to help owners and operators improve the customer experience, streamline their operations, and gain market share across channels.  

  • Analyze industry trends and innovations
  • Identify specific business opportunities, both online and offline
  • Evaluate growth avenues across distribution channels, adjacent product categories or geographical regions 
  • Develop near and long term growth strategies ​​

Brand Strategy and Clarity

Using my 5-Step Brand Clarity Process, I sharpen all aspects of your brand so you can stand out, compete and lead.

  • Define the mission and vision
  • Identify and understand the target customer
  • Determine competitive positioning  
  • Solidify your differentiators
  • Develop a roadmap for execution & success

Investment Advisory

I combine a deep understanding of brand and retail business cycles with broad global exposure to formulate a unique perspective that balances desktop analysis, qualitative research and market conditions. 
 
  • Pre-transaction advisory services
  • Market intelligence and research
  • Sector analysis and opportunity assessment
  • Strategic evaluations on the buy or sell side
  • Leadership capabilities assessment