Better Buying Through Planning
Jennifer Downey, Retail Analyst
Helping independent retailers generate more cash in their business
About US
Hands-0n Retail Experience
#1 Provider of Merchandise Intelligence
Professional Customer Service
Retail is my passion. As an independent retailer, I grew my specialty store, Ambiance, the Store for Lovers, from one store to seven locations and an e-commerce site. Then, I successfully sold the company at the right time according to my long-term plan. During those many years, I learned to run all aspects of a growing retail operation
Retail is my passion. As an independent retailer, I grew my specialty store, Ambiance, the Store for Lovers, from one store to seven locations and an e-commerce site. Then, I successfully sold the company at the right time according to my long-term plan. During those many years, I learned to run all aspects of a growing retail operation, and I’m excited to share that knowledge and skill with you.
My experience taught me that owners need good information to grow and be successful, so in 1993, I turned to Management One for help. From then on until I sold Ambiance, my Retail Expert and I got together monthly to look at all aspects of my operations and find ways to keep improving. That collaborative process proved vital to my company’s success, and I want to provide the same for you.
Up-to-date financial data and knowledgeable counsel are critical elements to the health of your business. I bring those elements to our monthly meetings to facilitate your company’s growth. These meetings revolve around data-driven analytics based on the numbers you provide. Each month, we’ll review your current sales trends and determine where your stores are going. We’ll compare benchmarks and set regular attainable goals. Together, we’ll examine your business inside and out, looking for ways to grow your revenue and better manage your inventory. Our meetings are designed to help you focus on the essential things to your success. The ultimate goal is to create substantial cash flow and build wealth for you and your family.
Every client brings their own set of challenges. That’s what makes each one unique and exciting. That goes back to my passion – I love retail. I love learning about my clients and working with them through their ups and downs until they reach their goals. Then we celebrate together!
Professional Customer Service
#1 Provider of Merchandise Intelligence
Professional Customer Service
As a Management One Retail Expert, I work with retailers monthly to guide and mentor them in working with OTB plans based on reliable data, advanced algorithms, and experience-based retail insight.
When followed correctly, an Open-to-Buy plan increases margins, profits, and cash flow revealing how much money is available for reinvestment
As a Management One Retail Expert, I work with retailers monthly to guide and mentor them in working with OTB plans based on reliable data, advanced algorithms, and experience-based retail insight.
When followed correctly, an Open-to-Buy plan increases margins, profits, and cash flow revealing how much money is available for reinvestment in inventory, growth, or to put in the bank. Follow the plan, generate more cash flow, and build wealth in your business.
Management One's monthly OTB plan forecasts sales and inventory levels from the bottom up to create a profitable retail environment with steady cash flow. Their OTB technology and hands-on expertise empower you to carry the right goods in the right amount at precisely the right time.
Our monthly meetings are centered around education and knowledge. We review the inventory plan together, setting attainable goals and benchmarks. These meetings are designed to give the retailer the tools to buy better and smarter with actionable OTB inventory plans based on store sales and inventory. My goal is to help independent retailers create a profitable retail environment with steady cash flow.
#1 Provider of Merchandise Intelligence
#1 Provider of Merchandise Intelligence
#1 Provider of Merchandise Intelligence
Management One is the #1 provider of merchandise intelligence for independent retailers. We harness our industry-leading data platform and proven retail consulting to put you in control of your inventory—and your business.
Economic cycles and global events can alter the course of your retail business, but they can never change the fundamen
Management One is the #1 provider of merchandise intelligence for independent retailers. We harness our industry-leading data platform and proven retail consulting to put you in control of your inventory—and your business.
Economic cycles and global events can alter the course of your retail business, but they can never change the fundamentals of retail success. Sales can be volatile during times of uncertainty, but a good plan followed up with solid, on-demand reporting is the only way to make timely decisions based on facts, not fear.
For 35 years—through natural disasters, national recessions, the online retail revolution, and the COVID pandemic—our independent retailer clients have prospered in the face of adversity by doing more business with less inventory.
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Jennifer Downey, Retail Analyst
