Retail Advisory for Brands That Want to Get on Shelf

Retail Advisory for Brands That Want to Get on Shelf

If you’re trying to break into retailers like Target, TJX, Ross, or specialty banners, the hard part isn’t “getting a meeting.”


It’s showing up with the right story, the right math, and the right offer, so a buyer can say yes quickly.

If you’re trying to break into retailers like Target, TJX, Ross, or specialty banners, the hard part isn’t “getting a meeting.”


It’s showing up with the right story, the right math, and the right offer, so a buyer can say yes quickly.

If you’re trying to break into retailers like Target, TJX, Ross, or specialty banners, the hard part isn’t “getting a meeting.”


It’s showing up with the right story, the right math, and the right offer, so a buyer can say yes quickly.

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Retail advisory

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Retail advisory

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Retail advisory

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Retail advisory

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Retail Advisory is Matt’s hourly, hands-on support for brands that want a clear roadmap, sharper positioning, and a buyer-ready plan—built by someone who’s done this in the real world (including advising a brand that landed in Target).

Retail Advisory is Matt’s hourly, hands-on support for brands that want a clear roadmap, sharper positioning, and a buyer-ready plan—built by someone who’s done this in the real world (including advising a brand that landed in Target).

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Modern brands placed in retailers

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Modern brands placed in retailers

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Product categories we specialize in

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Product categories we specialize in

$50M+

Moved through off-price without margin loss or retail drama

What We’ll Build Together

Here’s what makes our model different:

You’ll get a tailored plan and working assets across the highest-leverage parts of retail execution:

Retailer Roadmapping + Outreach

No. Placements are curated and you control banners, price bands, and timing. We block unauthorized marketplaces. Want strict guardrails? Contact us to set your shelf plan.

Category Review Planning + Execution

Clean, salable units with compliant packaging and scannables. No expired, near-dated, damaged, or mixed-code inventory. For dated goods, aim for 6–9+ months remaining at ship.

Price, Positioning + Packaging Analysis (for Retail)

Plan simple retail math (example: buy ≈ $X → retail ≈ ~$2X) within category norms to protect MSRP and channel health. We finalize bands during your shelf plan.

Commercial Modeling + Forecasting

When signals are green, ship labeled samples in 48 hours. Pilot decisions in weeks on rolling buys. Scale on sell-through. Scored Green/Yellow? Contact us to lock your pilot window.

Negotiation Support (Margin + Key Terms)

Complete the checklist, then contact us to create your shelf plan with pilot metrics, price bands, and a pilot-to-scale path.

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Nationwide Target launch support for Forte Series

Nationwide Target launch support for Forte Series

Advisory support across outreach, buyer meeting strategy, forecasting, and margin/term negotiation.

Advisory support across outreach, buyer meeting strategy, forecasting, and margin/term negotiation.

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A Retail Partner in Your Corner

A Retail Partner in Your Corner

Retail Advisory is for founders/operators who want expert guidance—fast—without hiring a full wholesale team.

Best fit it you:

  1. Have real traction (DTC, Amazon, TikTok, or wholesale) and want to translate it to shelf velocity

  1. Have real traction (DTC, Amazon, TikTok, or wholesale) and want to translate it to shelf velocity

  1. Are navigating inventory pressure + brand optics and don’t want a sloppy channel move

  1. Are navigating inventory pressure + brand optics and don’t want a sloppy channel move

  1. Want direct, operator-level feedback on what buyers will actually care about

  1. Want direct, operator-level feedback on what buyers will actually care about

Fast, Structured, Actionable

Fast, Structured, Actionable

Here’s what makes our model different:

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Intake + quick diagnostic

You share your goals, current retail traction, product mix, and constraints.

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Intake + quick diagnostic

You share your goals, current retail traction, product mix, and constraints.

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Advisory sprint

We build the plan + assets (deck direction, pricing/packaging guidance, outreach strategy, and the commercial model).

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Advisory sprint

We build the plan + assets (deck direction, pricing/packaging guidance, outreach strategy, and the commercial model).

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Execution support (optional)

Ongoing advisory as you run meetings, iterate terms, and push toward yes.

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Execution support (optional)

Ongoing advisory as you run meetings, iterate terms, and push toward yes.

Want a buyer-ready plan for your brand?

If you’re serious about getting into the right stores, and doing it without damaging brand equity, this is the fastest path to clarity.

Stop Waiting for Retail to “Happen.” Apply.

Stop Waiting for Retail to “Happen.” Apply.

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Want a buyer-ready plan for your brand?

If you’re serious about getting into the right stores, and doing it without damaging brand equity, this is the fastest path to clarity.

Apply for Advisory

Apply for Advisory

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Want a buyer-ready plan for your brand?

If you’re serious about getting into the right stores, and doing it without damaging brand equity, this is the fastest path to clarity.

Stop Waiting for Retail to “Happen.” Apply.

Stop Waiting for Retail to “Happen.” Apply.

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