Retail Growth, Market Entry & Commercial Strategy
About Jacs Retail Consultancy Ltd
Strategic Commercial Leadership
With over 25 years in retail buying & commercial leadership, I partner with brands, manufacturers and retailers navigating pivotal growth moments. I bring hands on experience across global sourcing, range architecture, pricing strategy, product development and market entry combining high level commercial thinking with practical execution. Having led large scale buying functions across the UK and international markets, I understand how commercial decisions are made and how to position businesses to win.
What I do
I support ambitious businesses at key moments of growth & change.
Commercial Strategy
- Market entry & international growth strategy (UK, Europe, USA)
- Brand onboarding, commercial negotiation & ongoing management
- Category strategy, range architecture & pricing
- Retail buyer positioning & pitch refinement
- Margin optimisation, supplier strategy & global sourcing
Operating & Growth Enablement
- Organisational design & team alignment
- Scalable operating models (Wholesale, DTC & Marketplace)
How I work
I work in a direct, commercially focused way.
I ask the difficult questions, challenge assumptions & bring clarity to complex situations. My approach combines strategic thinking with practical execution - ensuring plans translate into measurable commercial results.
I operate as a partner, not a distant advisor. I stay close to the detail while keeping sight of the bigger commercial picture.
Clear direction. Commercial discipline. Tangible outcomes.
UK Market Entry Sprint - Beta Cohort
This 6-week live sprint is designed to help manufacturers and suppliers build a clear, credible route into UK retail.
You will gain a practical understanding of how UK buyers operate, what drives their decisions, and how to position your product and business more effectively.
We will cover :
How buyers actually work, think & operate
Retail margin expectations and pricing structures
Product architecture and range building
Supplier positioning and trust
Route-to-market strategy
Founding cohort investment £1,249
Limited to 10 spaces
Starts 1 April 2026