Retail Brand Strategies For Dope Founders

Unlock Your Brand's Full Potential with rāv collective's Retail Brand Consulting Services

Are you an ambitious entrepreneur craving direction for a path to what retail success means for you?

Our guidance can help you hit that mark.

Imagine finally stepping into your growth era feeling confident & clear on the strategies shaping your brand.

No more second-guessing your business decisions or feeling uncertain about whether your brand strategy is on the right track.

With rāv collective's personalized brand consulting, you can throw up the deuces to uncertainty and say heyyyyyy to strategic clarity, laser-focused direction, and hands-on support from a tag team of seasoned retail brand experts.

Running a retail brand is no joke.

From inventory to financial forecasting - some questions can’t be clarified by a simple Google search. Your pain points go beyond the advice on biz tok & and an Instagram reel. Connecting the dots between your brand - your bank account - and your inventory takes a retail pro.

MEET REMY & VANESSA

We’re retail strategy specialists

Bringing over 30 years of combined retail expertise in:

|Merchandising | Creative Projects | Product Development | Business Optimization |

We left the corporate world behind to dedicate ourselves to providing strategic brand consulting for Black-owned and women-led retail brands.

Having witnessed first-hand the unique challenges these entrepreneurs face, we shaped our consulting offerings based on in-depth research and our own experiences...

OUR CLIENTS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN

with rāv collective, you get a team that’s seen it all.

Money cannot buy the experience we have (which makes us the perfect fit for your brand). From the rise and fall of big box stores - to retail subscriptions, pop-ups & the e-commerce takeover - we’ve dipped our heel-clad toes in just about every corner of the retail industry. That means unique retail solutions - tailored to your brand - that you won’t find anywhere else.

THE PROCESS

01.

Fill out a simple questionnaire to let us get to know your brand, and what you want to work on together.

02.

We’ll then schedule a discovery call where we'll dive deep to uncover your brand's unique challenges, & strengths.

03.

If it's a good fit, we'll send you a custom proposal, with 2-3 options tailored to the scope and budget for your project.

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Choose the option that best fits your brand, & sign on the dotted line to start your brand’s journey with rāv.

Client Case Study | Modern Citizen | Female Founded Apparel Brand

Project Scope: We put together a Creative strategy that connected the dots between their Merchandising investments, design point-of-view, and their Creative projects. We collaborated to shape their E-commerce, Editorial, and Marketing ads approach.

“Working with rāv is an absolute pleasure — their team has an incredible breadth of experience in fashion and general retail, and brings with them an unmatchable enthusiasm and energy to every project. With rāv, you're getting so much talent and expertise across a variety of functions, which makes engaging them super efficient too. They are also committed to your business with an owner's mindset, which is not only refreshing but an incredible asset for Founders."

- Jessica Lee,

Modern Citizen Co-Founder & CEO

At rāv collective, we believe every project & brand is distinct, so your investment should be, too.

That's why we offer a tailored, a la carte pricing model rather than general packages. This allows us to develop a customized scope of work and fees that align with your specific brand needs, objectives, and budget.

Our team will work closely with you to present transparent, easy-to-understand pricing options so you can make the best business investment.

No hidden fees or unexpected costs - just a clear pathway to results.

  • We don't believe in cookie-cutter strategies. Our consulting services are entirely customized to meet your brand's unique needs and objectives.

  • Through careful analysis, we'll identify areas for growth and develop a curated, actionable plan to elevate your brand.

  • Gain exclusive access to our vast network of industry connections, resources ant ools.

  • We infuse levity, fun, and energizing motivation into every project to make the process truly enjoyable.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

let us get to know your brand

Complete our quick questionnaire & we’ll schedule a discovery call to discuss your brand’s goals

then we’ll craft a custom proposal

You’ll get 2-3 options designed to fit your brand’s goals, budget, and overall timeline.

sign your name on the dotted line

We'll hit the ground running with tailored consulting & expertise to guide you every step of the way.

there’s more than one way to elevate your retail brand

1:1 projects aren't right for everyone, and our mission at rāv is to provide accessible brand solutions for everyone.

We’ve created not one but two DIY alternate options rooted in the experience & strategy we bring to our 1:1 offers.

Take your pick from our engaging, knowledge-packed courses within The Collective Method Course Suite:

  • Brand Positioning Framework

  • Assortment Planning

  • Retail Financial Planning Courses

Need more attention? Schedule a Creative, Product, or Financial Strategy Sesh.