Gull Group was formed in 1997 in recognition of the demand for “boutique” retail consultancy services. Maximising upon my retail knowledge and expertise the focus was upon offering an unrivalled level of service to younger expansion minded retailers.

Notable Achievements

Business plan development for new concept “Fit Feet” chiropodists plus subsequent investor presentations resulting in seed capital investment enabling establishment of the concept and expansion

Early stage development of fashion jewellery operator, “Miss Attitude”, establishing brand awareness, credibility in the market place in the face of fierce competition from Claires Accessories, and sourcing and acquiring 50+ stores nationwide

Advising Chinese herbalist, “Dr&Herbs”. Agreeing new store design, introducing / negotiating new shopfitting contracts and achieving 25% savings, creating marketing material and presentations and sourcing and securing sixty stores over three years, firmly establishing them as the number one UK operator

General property advice and services to a range of retailers including representing Mark One and Kookai on whose behalf property cost savings were achieved in excess of 15%

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