Results of Weekly Store Sales Survey
RSM Richter's retail consulting group helps management identify, analyze and solve the complex challenges that arise in this highly competitive and rapidly changing sector. Our professionals have cross-Canada experience providing service to national chains, regional stores and retailers embarking on U.S. expansions. As a result, we have the knowledge and practical skills to develop integrated solutions that make good business sense.
Companies turn to us for sound business advice in the following areas:
- operational auditing, to provide a systematic evaluation of a company's non-financial operations aimed at improving managerial efficiency and effectiveness;
- analysis of merchandising, inventory control and the logistics pipeline, with an emphasis on strategic retailing and effective utilization of information technology and leading retail management concepts;
- development of appropriate shrinkage and loss prevention programs;
- development and implementation of effective compensation and performance analysis programs;
- assistance with effective cash management and the basic elements of the capital and operating budget process;
- due diligence to support acquisitions, disposals and corporate reorganization;
- advice on income tax issues which are peculiar to retail operations;
- financial accounting and auditing, emphasizing the nuances associated with the application of the retail method of inventory valuation;
- consultation on the effective use and implementation of integrated technology to support efficient retail operations.
We understand that competitiveness is the key to success.