The countdown begins! The National Retail Federation's Big Show 2025 is on its way. Join Columbus Consulting International at booth #6831 to learn more about what's happening in the industry and how our team of retail experts can help you achieve your business goals. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eKKQvSfJ Want to stay in touch all year long? Follow us on LinkedIn for continued industry news and insights. See you at the show! #retail #nrf #bigshow2025 #grocery #cpg #fashion #apparel #technology
Columbus Consulting International
Business Consulting and Services
Columbus, Ohio 7,466 followers
Experienced retail consulting practitioners who deliver solutions that drive true value for retailers, grocers and CPG.
About us
Columbus Consulting has been building trust within the retail and consumer goods markets for over two decades. We’re more than retail consultants, we’re executive-level practitioners who sat in the same seat as our clients – so we understand their challenges and know the right questions to ask. It’s a unique, consumer-centric perspective that takes every step of a customer’s journey into consideration. Allowing us to identify and implement solutions that drive true value and operational excellence throughout. Our expertise bridges functional & organization silos through Business Strategy and Transformation Initiatives. - Unified Commerce - Planning & Merchandising - Sourcing & Supply Chain - Inventory Management - Finance & Operations - Data & Analytics Whether you are looking for assortment planning, inventory planning, demand planning, unified commerce consulting, store systems consulting, FP&A consulting, IT consulting, data analytics consulting, digital transformation, organizational management, product development, supply chain, merchandise planning, POS/store systems or other systems or service help, the retail consultants at Columbus have been there and done that. To learn more, visit www.columbusconsulting.com
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External link for Columbus Consulting International
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Columbus, Ohio
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2001
- Specialties
- Retail, Ecommerce, Wholesale, Consumer Centric, Strategic Services, Solution Delivery, System Selection, Change Management, Organizational Design, Interim Leadership, Business Process, Business Strategy & Roadmap, IT Vision & Roadmap, Systems Integration, Program & Project Management, Unified Commerce, Merchandising, Sourcing & Supply, Inventory Management, Finance & Operations, Data & Analytics, People & Organization, Information Technology, POS, Point of Sale Systems, and Store Systems
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4200 Regent Street
Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43219, US
Employees at Columbus Consulting International
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George Nahra
Customer, Digital and Data Centric Retail Strategy Leader I Thought Partner to C-Suite I Business Development and Innovation Driver I Senior Operator
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Martha Ottavio
Merchandise Planning Executive | Digital Transformation | Process Re-engineering & Optimization | Data Analytics & Business Intelligence | System…
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Steve Turchan
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Lucille DeHart
Innovative, data-driven retail marketing & communications professional | CRM | digital marketing | strategy | branding | Consultant|Advisor | RETAIL…
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Thank you Women in Retail Leadership Circle for hosting another webisode of Columbus Conversations. In this episode, Partner and Board Chair, Elizabeth Elliott speaks with President and CEO of Boston Proper Sheryl Clark about what it means to be a unified retailer, the importance of outlining a strategic roadmap and how transformation is a continuous journey. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dTjtcmnw #retail #wirlc #CEO #leadership #transformation #technology
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Thank you for representing Columbus Consulting International at this amazing conference. Want more insights and info on our Grocery Services? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eVZC3u-7
RETAIL ENTHUSIAST | PROBLEM SOLVER | EXECUTIVE LEADER | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | TECHNOLOGIST | INNOVATOR | STRATEGIC ADVISOR
An amazing 3 days with Wholesalers and Grocery Retail Executives at the National Grocers Association Executive Conference and Policy Summit in Washington, DC! It was great spending time with so many friends! For those who have not attended you are truly missing out on a great opportunity to learn and network! Much gratitude to the NGA Staff for assembling and running a great conference! A couple of key takeaways: + Amazon makes approximately $82 Billion in revenue from Prime Memberships and Advertising. This means before they sell their first product they make more revenue than every Grocer except Kroger, Walmart and Target (Scott Moses, Solomon Partners) + Same Store sales growth in 2023 was +1.8%, but when adjusted for inflation was +0.6%. Net profits and EBITDA are coming back to pre-pandemic levels (FMS Solutions Survey) + AI is transforming grocery shopping, enhancing personalization, and operational efficiency. Shoppers will expect hyper-personalized experiences in-store and online through AI-powered search and meal planning. AI will boost store efficiency in areas like picking and inventory management, along with robots and autonomous vehicles and more. However, success starts with Data Management and a clear IT Strategy and Roadmap + "Strategic Patience", picking the right moment for action, was something new for many leaders to consider in an environment of "do it now". Thank you, Dr. Peter Cressy, Ed.D., RADM (Ret.- Director of Executive Leadership Programs, George Washington Leadership Institute) for sharing. #NGA #GROCERY
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Columbus Consulting International is proud to support Total Retail/Women in Retail Leadership Circle. We were on hand at the WIRLC On The Road event at City Winery in NYC along with hundreds of leading retailers and industry experts; including the team from Women in Retail like Jennifer DiPasquale, Melissa Campanelli, Marie Albiges. Participating/presenting retailers included: the President and CEO of Carhartt, Linda Hubbard; Founder of Little Words Project, Adriana Carrig; Macy's Senior Director of Marketplace, Christine Mancini; Walmart's Vice President of GoLocal, Rina Hurst; and QVC's newest designer and television star, Jennie Garth. So many amazing brands and talent gathered for leadership building, industry brainstorming and discussions on AI applications in retail, personalization at scale and building a strategic IT roadmap. Check out some of our WIRLC retailer conversations with President/CEO of Sundance Holdings Group, LLC, Laura Barrett and Planning & Allocation expert, Andrea Cahn: https://lnkd.in/dTjtcmnw #retail #wirlc #womeninretail #networking
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Topping the list of engaging topics showcased at the Columbus Consulting International Circle LIVE! London event was an overview and discussion about digital IDs and traceability. Our expert panel moderated by Partner and EMEA Lead Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski featured speakers from Inspectorio, Kezzler and Circular Transparency. The group discussed pending legislation, how data is the first stepping stone and what retailers are doing now to embrace the forthcoming changes. Want to learn more about the event and download our complimentary DPP collateral? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ejjUJjrB #retail #sustainability #leadership #traceability #digitalid #circulareconomy #resale #technology #data
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Still not sure what AI is and how it is different from Machine Learning? Read Columbus Consulting International Craig Rosenblum's latest article on Simply Defining AI. In this latest installement of our National Grocers Association Tech Scan guest blog, we provide a simple overview and explain how retailers and grocers are embracing the technology. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/esety_3M #retail #technology #artificialintelligence #ai #machinelearning #grocery
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Here are some highlights from our annual Columbus Consulting International Circle LIVE! London event. Our CEO, Jon Beck and Partner and EMEA Lead, Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski, were joined by industry professionals including Global Retail Advisor, Andrew Jennings OBE and CEO World Retail Congress, Ian McGarrigle to discuss the major issues and opportunities facing retailers today. Panels reviewed everything from data and analytics to artificial intelligence to digital product IDs and traceability regulations. In addition, technology leaders from Kezzler, Inspectorio and Circular Transparency shared their DPP insights and were on hand to answer questions from the interactive audience. This invitation only event gathered the best of brands for insights, networking and shared discussions. Find out what you may have missed with our event recap and image gallery here: https://lnkd.in/ejjUJjrB #retail #AI #artificialintelligence #leadership #data #technology #sohohotel #traceability
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Find out what Columbus Consulting International's Principal and grocery expert Craig Rosenblum is saying about the industry. Learn more about our grocery services here: https://lnkd.in/eVZC3u-7 #retail #grocery #technology #bigdata #leadership #trends
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Order Management Solutions offer tremendous value to retail organizations. Upgrading or replacing your outdated solutions can improve productivity, drive higher revenue and lower costs among other benefits. Download our OMS executive briefs and learn more about Columbus Consulting International's Unified Commerce services here: https://lnkd.in/eAu3xvKS #retail #technology #oms #ordermanagement #productivity, #retailsystems
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Grocery retailers are among the most talked about brands in the industry today. Post pandemic, the retail sector has seen unprecedented transformation from services to assortments to pricing and more. Columbus Consulting International's team of experts is at the forefront of grocery retail. We know how tight margins are, the pressures from the supply chain and the ongoing demands of today's shoppers. Our clients continue to face pressure on finding the right technology and business solutions to stay competitive and are looking to us to guide them through difficult and costly decisions. That is why we are committed to knowing about what is new and what the best in class practices are to meet their needs. Our CEO, Jon Beck and Principal, Craig Rosenblum will be attending the National Grocers Association Executive Conference and Public Policy event October 28-30. Join us there to hear us speak on grocery trends and technology developments. Find out more about our grocery services here: https://lnkd.in/eVZC3u-7 #retail #grocery #pricing #management #technology #trends #margins
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