THE Boutique retail consulting firm
Take the Guesswork Out of Buying, Inventory, and Profitability
Need a clearer picture of your finances and a sounding board for the hard decisions? We’ll help you get organized, see the story behind the numbers, and make decisions that support your profitability as an independent retailer.
You Know the Art of Retail.
We Know the Science.
You know what’s hot, what’s not, and what your customers love. We coach you on how much to buy and when, how to manage your inventory to keep merchandise moving to maximize CASH!
We use your actual data to measure customer demand that allows us to uncover opportunities hiding in the numbers - like trends to invest in, what to move on from and where you need to adjust accordingly.
This winning combo of offense and defense is what keeps you profitable as an independent retailer. If you don't measure it, you can't improve it!
Serving retailers since 2008
16% sales growth & 17% cash growth across clients
100% of our advisers have run retail stores
200+ years of combined retail experience
95% of clients stay with us YoY
Uncertain About Your Finances?
Budgeting and inventory management come with a learning curve. They’re hard to learn as a new store owner, and become even more complicated as your business grows.
As former retailers, we know what it’s like:
- You want to stop winging it when you go to market.
- You’re constantly worried about over- or underbuying.
- You want fewer markdowns and less cash tied up in product.
- You need a clearer view of cash flow, margins, and break-even.
- You want more structure, systems, and accountability.
- You don’t want to keep carrying the weight of every decision alone.
Feel better about buying
Know how much to buy, when to buy it, and how to respond to seasonal shifts in demand.
Keep inventory in balance
Bring in the right amount of product at the right time, without letting too much cash sit on the racks.
Strengthen your cash flow
Understand how buying, margins, expenses, and inventory affect your cash on hand.
Get practical guidance
Get an open-to-buy budget, a roadmap for purchasing, and clear next steps after every conversation.
Trusted by Independent Retailers Nationwide
What We've Helped Retailers Achieve
No matter your dream, we’ll help you get there. Our retail planning consultants have helped store owners reach the goals they shared on their first consultation — and then some!
Recent client wins:
- On average increase sales of 15%+, with a cash margin increase of 20%+
- Profited enough to fund their children’s college funds and establish a 401(k) for employees
- New Store Opening was more successful than anticipated - grew faster than expected!
- Maintained growth across 11+ years in business by adding new offerings, such as an in-store spa
Reviews From Retailers
From growing boutiques to established retail businesses, we help clients make confident decisions and build stronger, more profitable companies.
"I've worked with Margo Kopman for ten years, and in that time we've doubled my sales volume twice and increased my margins by six points. She's gone above and beyond for me at every turn, and she cares about my business like it's her own. That kind of partnership is rare, and I don't take it for granted."
Maureen Conallen Doron
Skirt
"Working with Project Retail has taught me that the numbers don’t lie—and to trust them when making decisions. Whether I need solid advice, a listening ear, or someone to push me to make a plan, she is a true partner in helping me grow."
Tracy Hobbs
Eleanor + Hobbs Boutique
"Having The Project Retail as an on-call source of deep knowledge and support and knowing that I'm buying to a clear, approved plan grounded in data has provided me with so much more confidence and freedom in my creative decision making. I truly don't know how anyone does it without them! "
Casey Lynam
Our North
How We Can Help You
Our boutique consulting firm, grounded in retail, starts with the numbers that shape day-to-day decisions: sales, inventory, purchasing, cash flow & profit. We connect those numbers and clear up next steps to build a solid foundation for growth.
Sales & Inventory Planning
Feel more certain about what you buy and how you manage inventory with monthly forecasts and open-to-buy budgets grounded in actual demand.
Cash Flow & Profitability
Connect inventory and operating decisions to cash flow, margins, and break-even so you can protect cash and run a more profitable retail business.
Operations & Business Strategy
Get experienced guidance on staffing, processes, customer experience, marketing, merchandising, and the choices that keep your store moving.
New Stores & Expansion
Open your first storefront or expand to new locations with realistic sales forecasts, inventory budgets, financial projections, and stronger systems from the start.
Start With a Free Business Analysis
Want a preview of what this partnership looks like and what you’ll learn? Reach out to meet with a planning advisor who’s handpicked for you, review your data together, and get a clearer picture of your finances.