Experienced Retail Professional With 25 Years of Experience in Merchandising, Pricing, & Store Operations

David has over 25 years of experience in the North American retail sector with expertise in merchandising, pricing and store operations. He is recognized as a knowledgeable leader with strengths in business processes design, defining continuous improvement, facilitating brainstorming sessions, building stakeholder consensus, and enabling powerful teams to overcome any obstacles. David is not only personable but has a wealth of real-world experience that is second to none and can be applied to any current project. He takes the time to understand a customer’s needs and works collaboratively with individuals to develop creative solutions to complex business problems.

Experience

  • Crossroads Retail Solutions Inc. – Managing Partner
    • Delivering best in class services to clients for a wide range of business needs. Using a combination of advanced technical skills, extensive business acumen and wide breadth of overall retail experiences to deliver value and measurable improvements to every project.  
  • Cantactix Solutions Inc. – Chief Delivery Officer & General Manager
    • Led a team of 15 highly skilled retail experts to deliver results on time, and on budget, while maintaining exceptional product quality.  Performed as both the technical and business lead on projects when schedules and staffing required it. Maintained client relationships during all phases of the project to ensure customer satisfaction, and deliverables were fulfilled. As a part of the leadership team, worked to build the business’ ability to grow and compete in the North American market.
  • Loblaw Companies – Senior Director, Market Merchandising
    • Provided leadership as the point of continuity for the multiple groups tasked with tailoring programs and events to best suit current and potential customers. Provided insights and direction to different areas across the business including Category Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, and Promotions aimed at ensuring our stores were providing the best in service, products and price to their specific clientele.

Specialization

  • Business Processes Design
  • Price Optimization
  • Category Management Best Practices & Optimization
  • Profitability Improvement

Expertise

  • Merchandising
  • Pricing & Store Operations
  • Niche Market Business Development
  • Technical Solutions
  • Executive Leadership
  • Retail Consultant

Companies

  • Crossroads Retail Solutions Inc.
  • Cantactix Solutions Inc.
  • Loblaw Companies

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