Jacqueline C.

I help brands, manufacturers, and startups build products and assortments that sell — and successfully navigate the U.S. retail market. With 15+ years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, category management, product development, strategic sourcing, and brand strategy, I bring the perspective of both the BUYER and the BRAND. I have managed categories and P&Ls exceeding $500M and worked across major national retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and consumer brands. I can help with: • Retail strategy and U.S. market entry • Assortment planning and product selection • Buyer outreach and retail sales development • RangeMe strategy, submissions, and retailer opportunities • Product development and commercialization • Global sourcing and supplier strategy • Costing, pricing, and margin optimization • Competitive and market analysis • Retail presentations, line reviews, and buyer decks • Packaging, merchandising, and retail positioning • Seasonal and in-season retail opportunities • Private label and exclusive product programs One of my biggest strengths is understanding how a retail buyer evaluates a product: Is the assortment right? Is the pricing competitive? Is there a clear customer? Does the product fill a gap? Is the value proposition strong enough to earn shelf space? For overseas manufacturers and emerging brands, I can also act as a bridge to the U.S. retail market — helping identify the right accounts, develop the appropriate assortment, position products for U.S. buyers, and build a targeted retail sales pipeline. Whether you need a strategic review of an existing assortment, help developing new products, sourcing support, or an ongoing retail growth partner, I can turn strategy into specific, commercially actionable recommendations.