Barney S.

Barney Stacher

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Ex-Macy's Buyer | Master Retail Merchandising & Boost Sales

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Studied at Emory University

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Works at Transactional Conversations

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Barney's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly

Get help with AI Automation, AI Fundamentals, and .

Barney also coaches for Business Development & Partnerships and Leadership Coaching. View all.

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.

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Buyer

Macy's

June 1985 - December 1988

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Food & Beverage Director

Hyatt Hotels

May 1981 - November 1985

Hiring Manager

Education

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Emory University

Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

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