Stop Guessing Where Your Profit Went

Most consulting is just expensive talk. At Pelham Retail Consulting, we don’t do "vague." We do math. We dive into your actual POS data to find the money you’re already making but aren't keeping.

Here is exactly how we get your shop back on track.

Before we change a single thing, we find out where the money is going. We don’t guess; we look at the numbers.

• Margin Analysis: We identify which products are actually paying your rent and which ones are just taking up shelf space.
• The "Silent Killers": We audit your labor spend vs. your peak traffic hours. Most stores are overstaffed on Tuesday mornings and understaffed when the real money is made.
• Inventory Dead-Zone: We find the "cash traps"—inventory that’s been sitting for 90+ days—and create a plan to turn it back into liquid cash.

Once we see the leaks, we plug them. This isn't a 100-page manual you’ll never read; it’s a series of "Quick Wins" and "Long Games."

• Smart Pricing: We adjust your pricing strategy based on local competition and your specific overhead, ensuring you aren't the "cheapest guy in town" at the expense of your own paycheck.
• Inventory Optimization: We set up "Par Levels" and ordering triggers so you stop panic-buying or running out of bestsellers.
• Labor Efficiency: We build a schedule that mirrors your customer flow, maximizing sales while protecting your margin.

A store shouldn't be a cage. In this phase, we move you from "Operator" to "Owner."

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): We document the "Dave Way" of doing things so your staff can handle the opening, the closing, and the problem-solving without calling you.
• Dashboarding: I set up a simple, one-page weekly report for you. You’ll be able to see the health of your shop in 5 minutes, whether you’re in the back office or at home in Pelham.
• Strategic Growth: With your cash flow stabilized and your time freed up, we look at what’s next—whether that’s a second location, a renovation, or just a well-deserved vacation.

"I’m not here to tell you how to run your shop. I’m here to help you get paid for how hard you already work."
— Dave Pfeil