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SR CONSULTING GROUP provides visionary leadership and global industry expertise to brands, manufacturers, retailers, and private equity firms in the Women’s Footwear, Handbags, and Accessories arena.SRCG collaborates closely with its clients to drive: a creative design and merchandising approach to all product classifications, strategic retail buying, a collaborative and streamlined design/product development/production process, and long term brand building.-360 Degree Approach with Global Perspective-Business Analysis and Strategy, Brand Positioning -Drives brand growth through strategic product initiatives and creative merchandising -Conceives, develops, and launches the 'It' items, new 'icons', and seasonless 'essentials' that define a brand's image and drive top line sales-Innovative Line Building -Trend Analysis and Predictions, Market Research, Competitive Insights and Assessments-Financial Planning, Retail Buy Plans, Assortment and WOS Planning by category and sku-Pricing Strategy-New Business Development and Collaborations-Product Development and Sourcing-Develops footwear collections directly with factories in Italy, Spain, and China-Expertise and support from a technical and fit perspective for women’s footwear -Supports Global Wholesale developmentPresent and past clients include: BETZÁBE, Maison Ernest, NODALETO, Paul Andrew, Cosi-Cosi Group | Paloma Barcelo, Marie Laffont, Margaux, La Griffe (luxury footwear factory in Parabiago, Italy) & SLG Milano, Angelo Figus, Stella International Holdings, AERA New York, Salvatore Ferragamo, Nicholas Kirkwood, Sies Marjan, Rosetta Getty, Casadei, Sophia Webster, Amanu, Soludos, Koio, Ann Taylor (Ann Inc.), LK Bennett, Alchimia di Ballin (Ballin luxury footwear factory in Veneto, Italy), NewbarK, Sarah Flint, Capritouch (a custom made-to-measure sandal brand launched by The Capri Palace Hotel & Spa in Anacapri, Italy), Creatures of The Wind

-Doubled sales per square feet and grew GM% +7 points in first 2 years.-Increased retail sales +80% and improved GM% +9 points during 7 year tenure.-'Discovered' and exclusively launched the following footwear brands: Alexandre Birman, Balmain, Charlotte Olympia, Golden Goose, Isabel Marant, K. Jacques, Laurence Dacade, Loeffler Randall, Marsell, NewbarK, Nicholas Kirkwood, Pedro Garcia, Repetto, Tabitha Simmons