Sporting goods experts

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Steve Yates
Steve Yates

Prosper, TX | CEO of Prime Guidance and All Industry Consulting | Amazon Expert | Ecommerce and Marketplace Visionary

Steve Yates developed well-rounded expertise working for multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 retailers such as Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods and eBay Enterprise. With 23 years’ experience in retail management and 16 years’ experience in eCommerce, Steve Yates provides companies with strategic advice and innovative solutions that are based on real-life experience working for industry leading retailers. He helps companies grow faster, smarter and more profitably by providing advice, mentoring and coaching to today’s busy executives. All Industry Consulting empowers businesses with sound advice,... Read more
John Franklin
John Franklin

Minneapolis, MN | Marketing Analytics and Strategy Leader

Innovation and Brand Strategy consultant with strong skills in consumer research and segmentation to guide value proposition development and market positioning for successful new product launch. Known for resourcefully building and leading cross-functional teams to plan and flawlessly execute new product launch to grow category revenue and share. Food and Beverage category experience includes: salty snacks, confectionery, coffee & tea, dairy, bakery, frozen, breakfast cereal, food service. Recreation/Sporting Goods category experience includes: skis, bikes, running/outdoor apparel,... Read more
Ric Anderson
Ric Anderson

Mckinney, TX | Retail & Wholesale Consultant for Turnaround, Profitability, Growth and Branding Strategies. Retail C-Level Executive.

Ric Anderson is a respected Omni-Channel Retail and Wholesale Executive. As President of Anderson Strategic Brand Concepts, Ric brings "Clarity to Retail & Wholesale Strategy" by using a "Customer Centric Vision" to create innovative solutions and merchandising processes to position brands as “top of mind". His wide breath of experience in Merchandising, P & L, Strategy, E-Commerce, Product, and Operations, at a senior level allow him to find the best "Value Propositions" and "Competitive Advantages" for any company. He builds teams engaged in executing the omni-channel merchandising... Read more
Beth Kaplan
Beth Kaplan

New York, NY | Retail Operations: Process Improvement/Customer Experience/Data Analytics/New Store Development/Project Management

Solution Oriented, Customer Centric Professional with demonstrated expertise in diverse range of Retail Store Operations, Process Development, Real Estate and Store Development, Corporate Office Management and Strategic Management roles. Successful track record in managing Specialty Retail businesses and Corporate Office environments. Innovative problem solver with a unique blend of experience in Retail and Wholesale Fashion and Consumer Products Industries and Corporate Office Environment. Diverse background including project management, new business development, corporate office... Read more
Ani Collum
Ani Collum

Norwell, MA | Retail / Consumer Strategist, CMO, Startup Advisor, Consultant

Summary: Retail industry expert with over fifteen years of experience working with start-ups to large retail chains across all aspects of the business, including branding, marketing, inventory management, merchandising, operations and new concept incubation. Background in lifestyle, luxury, department store and off-price segments. Industry speaker and frequent press contributor for retail related trends and stories. Process: Depends on client and project scope. Typically begin process with an info gathering session to understand opportunities and challenges from the client's perspective... Read more
Bob Milborn
Bob Milborn

Carmel, IN | Bob Milborn & Associates, Inc

Accomplished award winning sales executive with over $200 million in sales in highly competitive marketplace. Proven track record of identifying, penetrating and developing new markets. Strong leader and team player. High-caliber presentation, negotiation and closing skills. Specialties: Development and implementation of merchandising programs in Wal-Mart, Target, Meijer, and travel center channels. New Account Development, Key Account Management, Strategic and Tactical Planning, Turnaround Management, Generating Profitable Growth, Increasing Market Share, Business/Sales Operations,... Read more
Steven Dennis
Steven Dennis

Dallas, TX | Keynote Speaker | Top Global Retail Influencer | Strategic Advisor | Author | Mentor/Coach | Innovation Catalyst

Steve Dennis is a strategic advisor and thought-leader on retail innovation, marketing and strategy development. He has served as the chief strategy officer and led the development of omni/multichannel integration efforts as a member of the executive committee of two Fortune 500 retailers. He was recently named one of retail's top 20 influencers and is a retail contributor for Forbes. As President of SageBerry Consulting he helps retail industry clients accelerate their growth and improve their customer focus. Prior to founding SageBerry, Steve was Senior Vice President, Strategy &... Read more