
Barney Stacher
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Ex-Macy's Buyer | Master Retail Merchandising & Boost Sales
Studied at Emory University
Works at Transactional Conversations
Successful clients at
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Barney's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly
Get help with AI Automation, AI Fundamentals, and .
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Barney’s Retail & Merchandising Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
80+ people coached for Retail & Merchandising
Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in the retail and hospitality industries, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you excel in your career. As a former Buyer at Macy's and Food & Beverage Director at Hyatt Hotels, I have firsthand experience in managing operations and driving sales in competitive environments. I have successfully coached numerous individuals, guiding them to achieve their career goals in retail and merchandising. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or navigate a career transition, I'm here to provide personalized support and actionable insights. Let's connect and create a strategy tailored to your success!
Barney can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
Cover Letters
Customer Experience Optimization
E-Commerce Integration
Freelancing
Interview Prep
Inventory Management
LinkedIn Review
Merchandising Strategy
Networking Strategy
Pricing Strategy
Product Assortment Planning
Resume Review
Retail Analytics
Retail Marketing
Retail Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Sales Forecasting
Skill Building
Store Operations
Supply Chain Management
Visual Merchandising
Barney also coaches for Business Development & Partnerships and Leadership Coaching. View all.
About Barney
Working with Founders/Executives of Brands and Retailers to Innovate and Transform B2B2C Engagement and Human to Human Connection. Implementing Tech/AI with ROI. REThink Retail Advisory. The Future of Retail. My journey began with a passion for storytelling and understanding consumer behavior, which evolved into a career dedicated to helping businesses thrive at the crossroads of retail, CPG, hospitality, and technology. Over the years, I’ve partnered with industry leaders in retail operations, AI-technologies, and manufacturing, honing the ability to connect innovation with actionable strategies. By immersing myself in cutting-edge trends, I’ve developed a knack for uncovering opportunities that improve decision-making, elevate consumer experiences, and deliver measurable ROI. Today, I specialize in transforming consumer experiences and empowering brands to adapt, scale, and thrive in a digital-first economy. By blending storytelling with technology, I help businesses navigate the fast-changing brick and mortar, and digital commerce landscapes with strategies that are forward-thinking, consumer-centric, and results-driven. Key Expertise Includes: 🔹Retail Strategy & Digital Transformation: Leading projects that bridge the gap between evolving consumer needs and innovative technology solutions. 🔹CPG Innovation: Crafting consumer-driven solutions that inspire loyalty and drive conversions. 🔹Market Expansion: Developing go-to-market strategies to build impactful retail partnerships and capture new markets. 🔹AI & Technology Optimization: Leveraging tools to streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and improve consumer experiences. 🔹Thought Leadership & Insights: Sharing industry trends and actionable insights through speaking engagements, panels, and content creation. Let’s uncover and optimize your communication efficiency gaps with AI and technology-driven strategies. Schedule a consultation today to start converting fragmented interactions into actionable intelligence.
Why do I coach?
It gives me an opportunity to both teach and learn. I find it very rewarding to help by offering my insight and perspective. It helps me sharpen my skill set by using it in different environments.
Work Experience

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Transactional Conversations
July 1998 - Present
I can help you to tell a more credible, compelling and persuasive story about your product or service. How would it feel to be more effective and connected in your B2B2C conversations? Happy. 😊 Devising and implementing strategies for B2B2C sales & market development for 24+ years. Consumer product wholesale, retail - Customer journey and transactional conversation expert. Focused on catalyzing identifying opportunities, building partnerships and generating revenue. A reputation for devising and implementing successful innovative strategies for rapid sales & market development. Product and Channel Agnostic. Customer journey and transactional user experience expert. Focused on catalyzing partnerships and generating revenue. Board Advisor.

Buyer
Macy's
June 1985 - December 1988

Food & Beverage Director
Hyatt Hotels
May 1981 - November 1985
Hiring Manager
Education

Emory University
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
6 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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