Advisory (Select Engagements)

I work with a small number of brands and partners on physical retail strategy—focused on entry, expansion, and real-world execution.

Most of my work is inbound and centered around key decision moments.

  • Defining how and where a brand should enter physical retail.

    • Retail entry strategy (store, pop-up, shop-in-shop, wholesale, temporary)

    • Market selection across North America

    • Format strategy based on brand stage and customer

    • Channel mix (own retail vs. partners vs. experiential)

  • Identifying and securing the right physical opportunities.

    • Site selection (streets, centers, neighborhoods)

    • Landlord strategy + relationships

    • Shop-in-shop and retail partnerships

    • Temporary retail + short-term placements

    • Lease and deal strategy

  • Bringing the concept to life.

    • Store design guidance

    • Build + development coordination

    • Pre-opening strategy

    • Launch planning

  • Scaling what works.

    • Portfolio strategy

    • Market expansion

    • Performance review + optimization

    • Operational alignment

  • I help brands explore multiple paths into physical retail—including pop-ups, shop-in-shops, trunk shows, markets, consignment, wholesale environments, and temporary spaces—based on what makes the most sense for their product, customer, and stage of growth.