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Empowering Retail Visionaries

With nearly 30 years of retail expertise, Scott MacRae leads with empathy and vision, transforming entrepreneurial opportunities within corporate frameworks. Experience in private label, global brands, and licensing across top retailers like Next, Arcadia, and ASDA.

Why I stand out

Decades of Retail Expertise

Taking a Customer centric view aligning  product proposition to  customer demand and desire . Having worked across Women's , Mens and kids . Covering  clothing  and accessories. Building  new propositions in existing businesses .  

Innovative Leadership and Vision

Having lead market leading and disruptive projects in a corporate space.  I can help entrepeneurs navigate corporate clients and opportunities .   

well networked to  help you

 

I have a vast network across the industry enabling  me to  connect you to experts in sustainability , technology and marketing  helping  to deliver the right end to end solution .  

Services

Check out my service offerings

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Retailing , Sourcing and sales 

With nearly three decades of experience in retail, I provide expert consultation services in buying merchandising  and selling strategies. My service leverages industry insights from leading retailers like Next, Arcadia, and ASDA to enhance your business  decisions. I offer tailored solutions that integrate your unique business needs. Whether it's private labels, global brands, or licensing, I can  help you navigate the complexities of the retail landscape. Whether you  are a vendor  ,  retailer or IP innovator I can help develop your business .  

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End to End Product and merch strategy

Having  launched new propositions within  retail from footwear and accessories to  brand executions. I can help support the end to end from  design ideation of concepts to  formats for online and retail execution  and all the process through the critical path . Understanding  range width required to  deliver credible online offers and focused retail to  ensure strong  availability and range clarity . 

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Leadership and Team engagement

Effective leadership and team development are crucial for retail success, and I can  offer bespoke services to cultivate these aspects within your organisation. With a proven track record of leading teams with empathy and vision, I can provide coaching  and mentorship to build strong, cohesive teams.  I emphasize the importance of communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking in team development. Partner with me to enhance your leadership capabilities and foster a motivated, high-performing workforce pulling  in the same direction  using a people first approach . 

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Brand and Licence advisory

Having  worked with world class brands in various retailers launching  new propositions . I can advise on the following  

-Marketplace  consulting  for vendors and retailers alike

-Brand Strategies for launching  into retailers.

- Retailers strategies to  attract brands and find strategic partners.

-License strategy  for both IP Licensor , Licensee  and Retailer 

services

Tailored Solutions for Every Business

Retail

Please request Price based on scale of project and number of days
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  • set retail strategy 
  • align sourcing to  product need
  • help establish licence or brand solutions
  • develop concession and market place 
  • support in developing your teams to  drive strategic objectives . 

Vendors

Please request Price based on scale of project and number of days 
Content
  • identify retail partner opportunities
  • seek efficiency in design process
  • develop strategy to  grow business
  • representation with  key retailers

Brand License

Please request Price based on scale of project and number of days
Content
  • Licensing and branding expertise
  • bespoke strategy to your needs
  • strategy support
  • creative direction

Public Speaking

Travel costs and a charitable donation of your choice .
Content
  • Presenting at Brand sales meetings 
  • Panel Discussions 
  • Moderating  discussions
  • retail  market observations
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Project highlights 

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About

Get to know me

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Scott MacRae

Father To four Daughters and carer to my niece and her baby brother from covid. I have a great insight with  my own household consumer group.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the retail industry, I began my career working in supermarkets and retail establishments while pursuing my studies. This experience led to my initial position as a trainee merchandiser, although I discovered my passion for buying. My first role was in lingerie, which transitioned into women's casual wear and subsequently into menswear. During my tenure at Next, I played a pivotal role in developing the branded proposition. This experience paved the way for my time at Republic, where I revitalized the womenswear branded offer and expanded the footwear and accessories proposition. At Burton, I contributed to shaping the wholesale process by applying insights gained from my work with brands. Over the past decade, I have held various roles at George ASDA, spanning men's, women's, and children's categories, including the market-leading School offer. My work with concessions, brands, and licenses has positioned me to assist other businesses with my extensive knowledge and expansive network.

 

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Contact Me

Reach Out for Retail Expertise

  • contact@scottmacrae.uk

  • +44 7528 458805

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