About
Improve Retail - Business Consulting
Improve Retail - Business Consulting provides low cost business support solutions to small and medium businesses, independents, solo entrepreneurs, partnerships and start-ups, focusing on but not exclusively for retail businesses.
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Whether you have an established business or are just starting out, have years of experience or no idea how to get going, running a business is hard work.
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It's easy to struggle to see the way forward, to see the wood for the trees. Dealing with the nitty gritty of everyday business activities can mean you take your eye off the bigger picture and lose sight of your vision.
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The VISPAE process helps you re-focus and develop strategies to keep you on track to achieve your vision and grow your business.
Our Team
With over 30 years in Retail Management, Andy has worked for some of the UK's biggest retailers including Tesco, Sports Direct and JD Sports.
He has been a Senior Manager and Retail Buyer in the independent sector for over 20 years, with hands on experience of Multi-Site management, new store openings, store refurbishment and category management.
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His category experience includes:
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FMCG - Grocery and Fresh Food
Sports Fashion and Equipment
Footwear
Homewares
Soft Furnishings
Beds and Furniture
Bathrooms
Tiles and Flooring
Electrical Appliances
Brown Goods
Heating
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He also has experience of new store openings and refurbishments, store layout and merchandising, product flow and display, sales and customer engagement strategy.
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Andy has developed the VISPAE process as a way to help busy business owners and executives keep focus on their vision and identity to take their businesses forwards.