Larry Waterman

consultant

Retail Consultant

lwaterman@columbusconsulting.com

About

Larry is a seasoned Retail Executive that drives DTC and retail channel growth through strategy and team engagement. He excels in business plans to boost financial performance. Larry champions leadership development, achieving industry-leading success with effective GTM strategies, collaborative innovation, and dynamic analysis.

Before joining CCI he was EVP & COO at Cavender’s where he led executive strategy, recruited top talent, empowered leadership teams with OKRs, improved sales and profitability, enhanced brand presence, expanded merchandise, and upgraded tech infrastructure for better scalability, digital marketing, and analytics.

Signature Skill

“I am a strategic, values based, results driven leader that utilizes a deep understanding of the business to develop, lead and deliver highly effective strategies and tactics that achieve exceptional results.”

  • Business Strategy Development Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Decision-making Facilitation
  • Operating Model Design
  • Financial & Operational Analysis
  • Culture & Team Dynamics

Expertise

  • Executive Leadership
  • Business Strategy & Planning
  • Go-To-Market Strategies
  • Financial Evaluation & Planning
  • Operational Strategy and Execution Excellence

Companies Served

  • Cavender’s
  • Northern Tool + Equipment
  • Sheplers
  • The Home Depot
  • Michaels Arts & Crafts
  • Mervyn’s Department Stores

Industry, Category

  • Omni-Channel Retail
  • Specialty Retail
  • Big Box Retail
  • Department Store Retail

Solution Proficiencies

  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Jesta IS
  • TrueCommerce
  • SFCC
  • UKG Dimensions
  • Snowflake, MS Power BI
  • Cayan, Avalara
  • YOTPO, Tealium, Braze
  • Buxton / Scout

Consulting Service

  • Retail Strategy
  • Store Operations
  • Merchandising
  • ERP Solution Strategy
  • BI & Analytics
  • Financial Analysis
  • Demand/Fulfillment Strategy
  • Corporate Governance

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