brand expansion is my passion

Ringstad Retail Consulting specializes in brand expansion consulting to help you grow your brand either through retail or wholesale channels within the North American and European markets.

Founder & Principal Consultant Kim Ringstad has a global view and understanding of how the retail and wholesale industries work behind the scenes as she has 15+ years of business strategy, sales, marketing, real estate, brand operations and management experience and has worked in over 30 cities across Europe & North America.

From managing multi-million dollar retail stores and 80+ people teams, to leading the sales and marketing of a top North American wholesale fashion agency, to overseeing international brand accounts for a premium fashion trade show in Paris and around Europe, to being in charge of scouting, leasing and opening popup shops & retail stores in almost every major city in North America, to being in charge of the leasing portfolio of 250 mixed use tenants for a property that spans a million square feet - Kim's extensive & unique experience makes her knowledge invaluable to brands who are looking to expand either locally or internationally. She understands that each brand has specific needs and what it will take for them to accomplish their expansion goals and be successful.

Furthermore, Kim has a diverse and extensive network of experts, partners, vendors and brokers throughout Canada, the USA and Europe that she collaborates and works with and can introduce you to in order to make your brand's growth and expansion goals become a reality.

Whether you are just in the beginning stages of building your brand or you are already an established brand - Kim’s consulting services can help you with the next steps in your growth. Even though the majority of her background is in the fashion industry and commercial real estate - her knowledge, connections and experience is applicable to other industries as well.

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