Merchandising Expert Witnesses

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Merchandising expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including retail management, product placement, pricing strategy, consumer behavior, and marketing. Some of the most common specialties among merchandising expert witnesses also include inventory control, store layout design, visual merchandising, brand positioning, and sales forecasting. They can opine on the effects of competitive pricing, customer purchasing trends, effective display techniques, loss prevention strategies, and the impact of online shopping on traditional retail stores.

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Average Merchandising Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Review Fee $325/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $375/hr

This qualified expert earned his BS in business economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He has extensive experience in the field of retail planning, merchandising, and operations, with expertise in both brick and mortar and online retail and full price and off price products, as well as in-depth knowledge of all financial operations inside retailers as well as with external partners. He formerly served as the vice president and merchandise manager of men's furnishings and suits at Robinsons-May, the vice president of planning for the men's and children's departments at Macy's, and the director of business development and the vice president of operations of Wireless Advocates. Most recently, he worked for Nordstrom as the vice president of planning for men's and kids apparel, the Rack division, and the shoe department. Currently, this expert is the principal for a retail consulting firm based in Washington state.

Principal, A retail consulting firm in WA

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of California Santa Barbara

Issaquah |

Washington

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This expert graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Apparel Design & Merchandising, and she has 10+ years of experience in fashion merchandising. She began her career at Freeze CMI and then held increasingly senior merchandising roles at Cole Haan for nearly five years. The expert also served as the Director of Women's Merchandising for Handbags and Small Leather Goods at Kate Spade for a brief period in 2014 before becoming an independent product merchandising, brand positioning, and channel segmentation consultant. She has strong knowledge of women's fashion merchandising, pricing, marketing, and planning.

Freelance Brand Consultant, Independent

Bachelor of Science (BS), Colorado State University

Westminster |

Colorado

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FAQs for Merchandising Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a merchandising expert witness?

A merchandising expert witness provides insight and analysis on retail strategies, product placement, pricing, and consumer behavior. They can testify in cases involving business disputes, intellectual property, or fraud.

In what types of cases might I need a merchandising expert witness?

Cases that may require a merchandising expert include those involving trademark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, breach of contract, or any case where retail practices are in question.

What subspecialties exist within the field of merchandising for an expert witness?

Subspecialties can include fashion merchandising, food and beverage merchandising, digital merchandising, visual merchandising, and more. The right subspecialty depends on your specific case needs.

How can a digital merchandising expert witness assist in e-commerce related disputes?

A digital merchandising expert can provide insights into online sales strategies, customer engagement tactics, SEO practices, and data analytics which can be crucial in resolving e-commerce disputes.

Why is it important to hire a merchandising expert with experience in my specific industry?

Each industry has unique merchandising strategies and standards. An expert with experience in your industry will understand these nuances and provide the most relevant and credible testimony.

How does Expert Institute select its Merchandising expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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