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Bringing decades of impact & innovation to Retail
Retail
Elevating the retail experience with digital solutions
We offer guidance and advice to retail businesses of any size, as well as tangible, hands-on support to bring strategies to execution and delivery.
From reviewing locations for retail outlets, through performance improvement, people management, and creating your digital assets, to ultimately expanding into new markets and regions — our team of global experts will deliver services specifically tailored to your business needs and goals.
We have a dedicated team who are experienced at transforming retail businesses into retail success stories
We understand the importance of retail as an industry which must excel in design, function, and efficiency — providing unique experiences and exceptional service. Increasingly, even tangible products sold at physical locations rely on and incorporate a range of digital services.
We possess a rich understanding of all the moving parts which need to be monitored, optimised, and maintained to make retail businesses profitable and sustainable.
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Case Study
Iceland Foods
Iceland Foods, one of the UK's best known supermarket chains with almost 1000 locations, required a carbon accounting platform to report and monitor all classes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Capturing data from all of Iceland's stores, food warehouses, distribution centres, and supply chain, our in-house carbon accounting platform, cero.earth, is helping Iceland to report their Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, monitor their existing decarbonisation programmes, and build insight to create momentum across their whole portfolio and supply chain.
How we help our clients
Our team of experts has decades of experience providing exceptional service to retail businesses large and small
Turnaround, Expansion & Growth Strategies
At the forefront of our retail service is our expertise in delivering strategic growth; we will support the growth of your retail business whether it is a start-up, a scale-up or an established business that needs a strategic review and refresh.
International Expansion & New Markets
The two crucial avenues for solid and impactful expansion are growing into new regions and markets; we have the expertise to manage both of these pathways for you and help every step of the way.
Digital Transformation
As important as physical presence is, it is equally important to be just as accessible online. Our specialists can support the transformation of all your digital assets.
Procurement Support
Our procurement specialists are well-equipped to select the best suppliers and negotiate better prices when procuring your commodities, resources, and equipment.
People Strategies
People are at the heart of any business, and this is never more true than in retail – we can help create and shape your people strategy, at any level, to ensure your organisation is robust and you can maximise your potential.
Restructuring & Consolidation
With growth and expansion comes change and restructuring; we have specialists to support you through every step of a merger, acquisition, or divestiture.
Placemaking & Masterplanning
Every retail destination is only as good as the sum of its parts; we are equipped with the expertise and resources to create places of the future, blending every ingredient and investment to deliver something special for the customer, community, and stakeholders.
Cyber Security, Business Continuity & Resilience
Our Cyber Security practitioners can support you in protecting the digital assets and operations of your retail business, promoting continuity and resilience.
Change Management
Change is a constant in retail - development, modernisation, expansion, transformation, acquisitions, etc.; we will support your transitions whether large or small.
Our international Retail, Property, Manufacturing practice is led by
Richard Broadhead
Managing Partner
With a career spanning over 30 years and several continents, Richard Broadhead is an accomplished leader with an impressive track record of achieving business goals within global retailing, commercial real estate, manufacturing, and placemaking. Having worked internationally throughout much of his career, including in positions and organisations in New York, Monaco, and Kuala Lumpur, Richard is equipped with corporate experience from the FTSE100 and Nasdaq-listed companies, and exposure to private equity.
Our team can be your team
Our team of experts have multiple decades of experience across many different business environments and across various geographies.
We can build you a specialised team with the skillset and expertise required to meet the demands of your industry.
Our combination of expertise and an intelligent methodology is what realises tangible financial benefits for clients.
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Case Studies
Our team has had the privilege of partnering with a diverse array of clients, from burgeoning startups to FTSE 100
companies. Each case study reflects our commitment to delivering tailored solutions that drive real business results.
CASE STUDIES
A little bit about Cambridge MC
Cambridge Management Consulting is a specialist consultancy drawing on an extensive global network of talent. We are your growth catalyst.
Our mission is to help our clients make a better impact on the world.
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