The latest trends are constantly shifting, and no industry appreciates this more than retailers. To stay competitive, retailers must control costs, keep operations running efficiently and tap unmined areas of the business to unlock additional value.
AArete’s retail consulting services help create competitive advantage by aggressively managing costs within your supply chain, store operations, product merchandising and IT infrastructure. Through customized profitability improvement strategies and leading data analytics solutions, AArete arms you with the data and strategies to transform and optimize your existing business for a sustainable future.
Our Retail Solutions
PROFITABILITY &
MARGIN IMPROVEMENT
As individual segments of retailers continue to be challenged by changing market conditions, an emphasis on structured and organizational-wide initiatives to enhance profit and margin will be necessary. AArete’s team of retail experts bring differentiated market intelligence and supply market expertise to transform organizations, fund key priorities, and extract bottom line value.
Featured Services Include:
- SG&A Cost Reduction
- Margin Improvement
- Real Estate Strategies
- Organizational Transformation
- Sustainability Solutions
OPERATION &
SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE
No aspect of a retailer was more disrupted in the last 3 years than the supply chain. Retailers across all segments are being asked to establish the right supply chain to deliver products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Consumers expectations continue to grow, and AArete’s supply chain team ensures that your supply turn is powered by data and innovation, resulting in a competitive advantage across the market.
Featured Services Include:
- Technology-Driven Supply Chain
- Network Optimization and Last Mile Transportation
- E-Commerce Infrastructure
- Multi-Channel Distribution Strategies
- Global Sourcing
- Operational Efficiency Programs
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE &
MERCHANDISING
Consumers’ ever-changing buying habits and inventory challenges have increased the need for retailers to alter their approach to merchandising and customer experience. AArete combines data scientists, retail experts, and technologists to establish a custom organization-specific action to drive positive financial impact for our clients.
Featured Services Include:
- Assortment Planning
- Loyalty Program Development
- SKU Rationalization
- Customer Outreach Programs
- Digital Shopper Analytics
- Data-Driven Marketing
- Customer Journey Analytics
DATA & TECHNOLOGY
SOLUTIONS
Retailers need to be powered by data and technology – AArete serves as this tool for clients across all retail segments to execute upon their digital journey. Combining a team of data scientists and technologists with industry experts positions our firm to respond to your most complex challenges and ensures its success.
Featured Services Include:
- Pricing and Promotion Technology Tools
- Identity and Access Management
- Data Engineering
- Predictive Modeling
- Stock Management
- Advance Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
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Our Retail Experts
Tyler Higgins
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Tyler Higgins
Tyler has robust experience leading multi-year sourcing initiatives within Higher Education, Retail, Consumer Products, Transportation and Energy, achieving over $250M in strategic profitability improvement. He has over 10 years of sourcing experience and developing strategic solutions regarding innovation, automation, process improvements, and strategic programs integral in generating substantial strategic profitability improvement. He has completed projects in a multitude of sourcing categories including temporary labor, most facilities (material and services) areas, IT hardware and software, scientific supplies, supply chain/transportation, outsourcing and human resource benefits. Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a published author in Internet Retailer.
Gaurav Joshi
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Gaurav Joshi
Gaurav has more than 14 years of experience in the areas of supply chain management, strategic profitability improvement, and digital transformation. Prior to joining AArete, Gaurav worked with Booz & Co and Accenture Strategy to develop sustainable solutions to unique client challenges. He has worked with clients from various industries spanning across the US, Asia-Pacific, UK and Middle-East. He holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from the Government College of Engineering in Pune and an MBA in Finance from University of Rochester’s Simon School of Business.
Evan Ling
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Evan Ling
Evan has a history of working within the transportation, Retail, Technology and Financial Services industries. Evan has led several engagements across multibillion-dollar organizations focused on cost and operational improvement, procurement enhancement, and technology innovation with specific expertise in both direct and indirect strategic sourcing, project management, and process improvement. Evan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Finance from Indiana University.