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(...are customized, intense, collaborative, practical and effective.)

Retail Turnaround Experts
When emergencies occur - cash crisis, pending bankruptcy, no foreseeable end to losses - or a survival strategy is demanded - market moving away, competitive edge is eroding, disagreement among owners - Outcalt & Johnson bring experience, judgment, understanding, and an appropriate sense of urgency. more details here

Assess Retail Viability
Evaluate rollout potential, management strength, asset and resources allocation, and alternative directions. "Is bigger better? Or is better better?"

Retail POS Search and Selection
Manage and accelerate the search process for new and/or upgraded accounting solutions, POS systems, inventory control, and other retail management information and technology systems.

Attract and Qualify Acquirers of Stores
Working on behalf of owners and Boards of retail chains, OJRS seeks out, qualifies, and begins the business negotiations with prospective purchasers of the client's stores.  more details here

Represent Clients to Lenders
Retailers vs. bankers and other creditors. Develop defensible pro forma financial plan acceptable to both lenders and the client. As needed, resolve the impasse. Outcalt & Johnson speak "banker-ese".

Financial Pro Forma Analysis
Use our proprietary retail financial modeling software for integrated "What if...?" strategizing. Examine as many scenarios as necessary to achieve viability and consensus.

New Market Entry/Siting
Whether new geographic region, new market segment, or new concept rollout. Minimize risk. Provide objectivity. Maximize potential.

Strategic Planning Retreats
Conduct strategic planning retreats for Boards, Owners, Senior Management.  Develop consensus.

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