Our sectors
Since Lann was established in 2001 we have grown our presence both within the Retail and Consumer industries.
We have successfully completed assignments within buying, merchandising, retail operations, distribution, logistics, visual merchandising, design, global sourcing, quality assurance, property, human resources, information systems, finance, profit protection, programme management, marketing, communications and e-commerce.
Fashion retail
The Fashion side of the retail industry has more than its fair share of difficult to fill positions and the arrival of Fast Fashion has meant that all retailers have had to up their game. It is evident by the ever increasing salaries within Design, Buying and Merchandising that competition for talent is still high.
To discuss opportunities within Fashion retail please contact us.
General retail
The General retailers have had a tough time with strong competition from the big name grocers expanding their offer from food into non-food. This battle to be the destination of choice will continue across many categories including home, electrical and entertainment. The General retailers have to decide whether to compete on price with effective sourcing or to differentiate their offer. With margin being so important, it has created increased demand within functions such as Global Sourcing and Profit Protection.
To discuss opportunities within General retail please contact us.
Grocery retail
The Grocery retailers have set the pace of change in customer offer, systems and supply chain and most have done exceptionally well at identifying and building loyalty with their customers. The retailers with the best systems have demonstrated the best growth; however it is an ongoing debate whether compliance stifles individuality, personal development and the need for top talent. It sounds like a good topic for an article! If you would like to contribute please let us know.
To discuss opportunties within Grocery retail please contact us.
FMCG
The FMCG industry leads the field in consumer insight and this, coupled with effective category management through the retailers has maintained a steady growth for the industry. Skills within Market Research, Marketing, NPD, Category Management and Account Management are still in high demand and short supply.
To discuss opportunties within FMCG please contact us.
Related industries
Whilst Lann Consulting concentrates its efforts within Retail and Consumer, we are also asked to recruit within other related industries. Our simple executive search system, which does not rely on an existing database, allows us to work within any field. Our recent successes within related industries include the appointment of a Managing Director for a 3rd Party Logistics provider. Read the letter from the successful candidate here.
To discuss opportunities within other industries please contact us.