Lynne Gonsior

Executive Consultant

lgonsior@columbusconsulting.com

About

Lynne is a high-impact executive retail strategist driving innovation, growth, and transformation across complex retail organizations. With deep expertise in category leadership She partners with businesses to unlock market opportunities and build future-ready strategies that deliver sustained competitive advantage.

Before joining Columbus in 2024, Lynne held senior leadership roles as VP GMM and DMM at nationally recognized retailers, including Pier 1 and At Home Group. She has overseen merchandising across all major product categories and led transformative department reinventions.

Signature Skill

“I am an accomplished Senior Executive with a proven track record of success across private, public, and entrepreneurial retail environments. With a passion for the dynamic retail landscape, I thrive in challenging environments that demand innovative thinking and strategic agility.”

  • Transformational Leadership
  • Merchandise Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Alignment
  • Retail Innovation & Trend Forecasting
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Product Development

Expertise

  • Merchandise Management
  • Sales & Margin Management
  • Organizational Design
  • Category Management
  • Product/Category Strategy
  • Ecommerce Merchandising Strategy
  • Organizational Design

Companies Served

  • King Ranch Saddle Shops
  • Eye on Biz Consulting
  • At Home Group
  • Pier 1
  • Target / Marshall Fields
  • Shop NBC
  • Über Brands, LLC.

Industry, Category

  • Omnichannel Retail
  • DTC and B2B
  • Specialty Apparel
  • Home / Housewares
  • Checklane
  • Seasonal

Solution Proficiencies

  • Category Management & Growth
  • Strategic Merchandise Planning
  • Consumer & Market Insights
  • Vendor & Supplier Collaboration
  • Omnichannel Integration

Consulting Service

  • Business Leadership
  • Retail Transformation & Turnaround
  • Category Management Growth
  • Consumer & Market Insights

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