Industry Expertise

The principals of Palladin Consumer Retail Partners have invested in, financed or managed over 100 retail and consumer products companies.  In addition to the experience of its team of seasoned operating and investment partners, PCRP and its portfolio companies benefit from the collective knowledge and experience of its advisors, who specialize in areas such as merchandise development and planning, international expansion, marketing, licensing, human resource management, supply chain management, real estate, and IT.  Throughout our 25-year history, we have leveraged our deep industry experience and relationships to help companies in a range of situations— from executing a retail expansion strategy to introducing product or brand extension initiatives.

PCRP’s goal is not to manage companies but to serve as a reliable operating resource and sounding board for portfolio company management teams.  Areas where PCRP and its team can provide portfolio management with help include:

• Development of strategic mission, vision and values
• Leadership development
• Recruitment of senior managers
• Financing growth initiatives
• Retail concept and store design, development and expansion
• Expansion of wholesale channels
• International expansion
• Incentive plan structuring
• Refinement of marketing programs, including CRM
• Implementation of business information systems
• Negotiating strategic partnerships