Retail Operations

Buying and merchandising

We help retailers optimise their buying and merchandising functions.

We work with our clients to

Develop B&M strategy and people, process and technology direction
Help derive maximum business benefit from sales, stock space and store profile data
Identify technology solutions and ensure effective implementation

Practice leader

Chris Dawson
Associate Director
Chris has spent 20 years advising retailers on B&M process improvement and systems selection and implementation in areas such as merchandise and range planning, category management, business intelligence, supply chain management, and visual merchandising. Clients include New Look, Robert Dyas, Homebase, Ann Summers, Poundland
and Entertainment UK.
Contact Chris Dawson

Clients

Review of B&M function and processes with Ann Summers

"Javelin Group did a great job of recommending how to improve lead times, stock turn, and sales per square foot through better processes and systems across our B&M operation. Their plans will have a significant positive impact on our retail performance. I am very happy to recommend them."

Vanessa Gold, B&M Director, Ann Summers.

Implementation of new merchandising processes and management information for CBR

"Javelin Group work has helped us keep ahead of our competition. It was a great piece of work!"

Hugo Reissner, CBR/Street One.

Implementation of new merchandising processes
and reports

"I am truly impressed with your work which... will have a great impact on our company."

Jón Björnsson, CEO, Magasin du Nord.