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Expertise
Most questions about trends in specialty retail, how customers are changing both in the US and Europe. Demographics for all countries as they relate to retail trends and issues. Store Operations, Buying and Merchandising.
Past/Present Clients
Microsoft, Harley-Davidson, Ritz-Carlton, Hummer, Ace Hardware, Coleman Spas, Aldo, Intel, Dell, Safeway, New Balance, IBM, Kodak, Bata International, Nortel Networks, Honey Baked Ham Co., Man Alive, Highsmith
B.S Chicago State University
M.S. Chicago State University
PhD (abd) Illinois Institute of Technology
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| loren | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Amazing! Mr Dion is clearly an expert ..... |
| Tom | 11/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for this great advice to my ..... |
| lisa | 11/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the prompt response, James. You ..... |
| Jeric | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Angela | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks James, I would like some more ..... |
Recent Answers from James E. Dion
2009-11-16 Margin expected by up market UK retailers on luxury leather goods:
Loren, Whew, lots of questions. I will answer a few as I make my living my answering most of these! Generally companies would use that extra 10% in margin to support advertising, free shipping, marketing
2009-11-06 specialty t-shirts:
Lisa, Yes, it would be illegal for you to sell any item with the likeness of any person living or dead without their permission (there are some exceptions such as politicians!). You could get what are
2009-11-03 Starting a business:
Dear Jeric, I admire your willingness and desire to start your own business and as you are discovering it is not as easy as it would appear to be. Vendors who sell the products you want will generally
2009-11-02 wholesale pricing:
Donna, Retailers would like to make at least 50% margin on wine glasses. This is a percentage of their selling price, not cost. So, if the cost of your glasses are $25, they would buy them for the $25
2009-10-30 Taxes and RN number:
Kai You would have to call the New York State Revenue Department to get the definitive answer to this question. I would suspect that scarves and hats would be considered clothing while bags would not
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