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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Management One® Announces Expansion of Its Specialty Retail Consulting Service

November 23, 2011, Tucson, AZ—Consulting firm Management One®, which provides open-to-buy and inventory planning to specialty retailers, has announced the next orientation and training for new retail consultants that join the Management One® network. The training will be held in Tucson Arizona, headquarters for Management One®, from January 15 to 20th, 2012. The training is the first step to a successful career in retail consulting utilizing the Winning@Retail™ solution from Management One® as the foundation for success.
Management One® decided to expand its affiliate base in response to the strong demand from independent specialty retailers for merchandise planning and the tools that give them a sustainable competitive advantage. “As the economy improves we are seeing a huge growth in specialty retail and that brings a huge need for consultants to deliver the right path forward for these stores.” according to Fred Pylman, Assistant Director of Operations for Management One®.

This will be the largest training class in Management One® history and covers all aspects of retail consulting the new affiliate will require. The class curriculum has been recently updated and includes training in the Management One® credos and culture, how to market and sell to retailers, the initiation process for new clients, consulting skills and techniques and how to set up and manage your own consulting practice. “Consulting is a great way to have a lucrative career on your own terms while helping others succeed. There is so much to know and such a big difference from being a retailer to influencing other retailers in their business. ” stated Evan Wise, Managing Director of Management One®. The January orientation and training session covers retail math, reading and implementing the Winning@Retail™ merchandise plan, understanding and using retail financial analysis, marketing, selling and more. Most retailers have sold product in their past but must learn to sell themselves and the reality of a better future. Dennis Levine, a Management One® affiliate for 21 years commented, “Come for the food and stay for the career!” There is lots of fun and camaraderie too.
Retailers that enjoy helping other retailers succeed can make the transition to consulting through the extensive training and mentoring offered by Management One®. A career in consulting puts the affiliate in control of his or her situation and future as the affiliate controls their schedule, client load, billing and the services offered to their client base. With Management One® YOU own your own business! Income can be managed and increased by adding new clients. According to Pylman, “The Winning@Retail™ process is successful in assuring tremendous value for clients every month so the affiliate’s business can grow.” The best part is there is no upfront cost or payment to Management One®. You pay for merchandise plans as you deliver them to your new clients. Pylman and Wise have made additional adjustments to accommodate more students in the upcoming January class.  “Since the demand is there, we need to be prepared to help more people assist our retail clients,” said Wise.  “It’s an exciting time for people who love retail to expand their horizon and create new opportunity.”

ABOUT MANAGEMENT ONE®

Management One® is the premier source for retail merchandise planning through the Winning@Retail™ solution. “Since 1990 Management One® has been the best source for independent specialty retailers to get sales forecasting that is greater than 94% accurate and merchandise plans that will provide more cash and grow a retail business” according to Marc Weiss, Managing Director of Management One® . All merchandise plans are analyzed and delivered by its team of retail experts who have their own independent consulting business. Other solutions offered by Management One® include the Winning@Business™ solution that gives affiliates a holistic approach beyond the inventory to how the staff is managed, training buyers, sales training, hiring, negotiating and more of the skills that make good retailers great; Winning@Finance™ to guide retailers to manage their cash more effectively; Winning@Turnarounds™ to get struggling retailers back in the black; Margin Buying Service™ to help specialty stores boost margin through a specialized buying professional; and many other services to independent retailers. Management One® is a network of 52 affiliates across the U.S. and Europe with clients around the world. For more information about Management One®, its solutions and retail consulting as a career, contact info@management-one.com or call Evan Wise at 630 886 8848.