Arbour Point Advisors LLC provides strategic support to consumer brands & omni-channel retailers – providing macro and micro viewpoints. The principals of Arbour Point, Janet J. Kloppenburg & Kimberly K. Walin, bring a vast knowledge of the dynamic consumer landscape — from identifying opportunistic white spaces and delineating the forces behind the digital transformation to sharpening merchandising and operational programs and providing financial guidance. Well-positioned to improve profitability and elevate the visibility & value of the next generation of consumer concepts, both partners have years of experience and a highly developed network from which to gather insights. Arbour Point’s comprehensive industry perspective — developed through long term investment careers and operating experience — can benefit companies seeking to optimize and scale their concepts. Arbour Point supports business plan development and uncovers opportunities to strengthen the existing business model, as well as develop new growth initiatives with their hands-on and collaborative approach. A component of Arbour Point’s offering involves interfacing with the investment community to assess financing alternatives and partnerships which can leverage a company’s long term growth profile. Additionally, Arbour Point can serve as a partner to private equity and venture capital firms to help identify & nurture best-in-class emerging operators, as well as assist in turnaround situations. They can also evaluate M&A opportunities to accelerate growth for established players and drive value creation. Arbour Point serves as board advisors, informing executive committees on emerging consumer trends and the state of the retail/consumer secto, along with providing strategic advice.