Consulting

TAG provides financial and strategy consulting services to asset managers, private equity firms, private and public consumer companies, real estate developers, and other constituents that touch the consumer space. The foundation of our consulting practice is rooted in the ability of our team to provide in-depth, customized insights and analyses to meet the needs of our clients.  Many clients have engaged us on multiple assignments which demonstrates our ability to provide a value-added service to our clients.

  • Due Diligence
  • Strategic Advisory
  • Financial Analysis
  • Workshops
  • Speaking Engagements

Due Diligence

TAG’s due diligence capabilities include real-time primary research through channel-checking, vendor calls, and customer surveys as well as leveraging our extensive network of industry contacts to assess the business case for a potential acquisition

Success Stories

Global retail sourcing company

Assessed business case for acquisition of apparel brand licensee

Multi-billion dollar hedgefund

Assessed long-term viability of jewelry retailer’s business model

Global retail sourcing company

Assessed business case for acquisition of footwear licensee

Strategic Advisory

Companies and investors seek out TAG’s strategic advice given our extensive understanding of the consumer landscape. We are able to leverage our 20+ year experience working with consumer companies in providing industry overviews and primers, competitive benchmarking analyses, growth strategy assessments, and other services to our clients.

Success Stories

Real estate developer

Conducted strategic and financial review of U.S. department store sector

Strip mall developer

Advised on impact of localization, technology, and store design

Shopping center developer

Provided perspectives on tenant mix and key anchors

Financial Analysis

TAG’s comprehensive and rigorous financial analysis approach is predicated on our long-standing history in evaluating and assessing consumer company business models.

Success Stories

Real estate developer

Evaluated pro-forma impact of increased rent expense on selected retailers

A middle-market private equity firm

Conducted valuation analysis of leather accessories retailer

Alternative investment firm

Analyzed potential investment in women’s apparel retailer

Workshops

Our team, in conjunction with our clients, designs and conducts full or partial-day workshops and seminars for senior executives and key employees, including interactive presentations, group breakout sessions, and guided store tours.

Success Stories

Leading apparel retailer

Presented overview of current retail environment to store managers

Leading mall developer

Assessed long-term viability of selected retail tenants

International trade association

Facilitated discussion of near-term industry challenges

Speaking Engagements

TAG team members have delivered customized presentations on a variety of consumer topics for senior executives, served as keynote speakers or guest lecturers at conferences and meetings, and moderated or acted as participants on consumer expert panels.

Success Stories

Luxury fragrance retailer

Presented views on alternative distribution channel strategies

Real estate developer

Provided overview of macroeconomic environment

Industry trade association

Presented overview of retail industry landscape