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About us
With over 30 years in the retail sector, we understand what keeps retail leaders up at night. Osbond Consultancy offers insights and solutions honed from decades in the field, tailored to help you meet today’s complex challenges head-on. Whether it’s streamlining your operations, analysing your categories, or aligning with sustainability goals, we’re here to make a difference.
Our Expertise
We bring a full suite of buying and merchandising skills honed over 30 years, designed to help retail leaders tackle their most pressing challenges.
Here’s how we make a difference:
Category Analysis & Optimisation
Maximise product appeal while protecting your margins.
Our deep understanding of category management helps you fine-tune your product mix based on market trends, customer insights, and performance data.
We identify high-potential categories, recommend SKU adjustments, and help you develop a balanced range that maximises appeal while protecting margins.
Whether it’s driving sales in core categories or testing new offerings, we make sure your products work for your bottom line.
Process Improvements
Streamline workflows to boost productivity and reduce costs.
We specialise in evaluating and optimising buying and merchandising processes to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce errors, and speed up time-to-market. From demand planning and product selection to supplier management, we help you establish best-in-class processes.
This includes workflow audits, automation recommendations, and clear procedural documentation to ensure your team operates smoothly, consistently, and with minimal friction.
Organisational Structures
Build teams that perform at their peak.
With decades of experience in organisational design, we ensure your buying and merchandising teams are set up for agility, efficiency, and innovation. We assess roles, team structures, and reporting lines, optimising for seamless collaboration and faster decision-making.
From restructuring for rapid growth to optimising teams for cost-saving, we tailor our approach to fit your needs and drive long-term impact.
Inventory Management & Stock Optimisation
Balance stock levels to meet demand without excess.
We provide expertise in demand forecasting, replenishment, and stock management to ensure you’re carrying the right amount of inventory at the right time.
By analysing seasonal patterns, promotional impacts, and replenishment cycles, we help you avoid stockouts and overstock, reducing holding costs and improving cash flow.
We also develop tailored terminal stock solutions to clear excess inventory efficiently without damaging your brand or margins. Our goal is to keep your inventory lean, responsive, and aligned with customer demand, while minimising the impact of unsold stock on your bottom line.
Pricing & Promotion Strategy
Get pricing right to drive profit without sacrificing perception.
We work with you to develop a pricing and promotional strategy that appeals to customers while maximising profitability.
Using competitor benchmarking, margin analysis, and customer price sensitivity insights, we help you set a pricing structure that reinforces your brand positioning and drives conversion.
Our promotional strategies are designed to increase full price sales without eroding margins, combining analytics with creative approaches to offer compelling value.
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Strategies
Build a sustainable, responsible brand that resonates with today’s consumers.
Consumers expect brands to take social and environmental responsibilities seriously, and we’re here to guide you on that journey.
From sustainable sourcing and waste reduction to ethical labour practices, we help you integrate meaningful ESG initiatives that support your brand values. We can assist with ESG audits, setting measurable sustainability targets, and transparent reporting practices, positioning your brand as a responsible leader in the retail landscape.
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Why Choose Osbond Consultancy?
Experience You Can Trust: With over three decades in retail, we know what works – and we bring that insight to every client relationship.
Tailored to You: No two businesses are the same, so our approach is always custom-fit to meet your unique goals and challenges.
Focused on Lasting Impact: Beyond quick fixes, we’re dedicated to creating sustainable, meaningful change in your business.
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