Retail & E-commerce

Independent and Regional Retailers Face Mounting Pressure as Retail Advisory Group Launches Consulting Services in Boise

Retail Advisory Group, a boutique consultancy led by John Scales, is offering retail consulting services in Boise as independent, regional and national retailers face growing performance pressure.

Boise, Idaho — October 8, 2026 — As independent, regional, national, startup, mid-size and larger retailers confront intensifying pressure on sales, margins and operational performance, Retail Advisory Group, a boutique retail consultancy led by founder and principal consultant John Scales, is providing retail consulting services to address those challenges.

The firm's services include Retail Performance Turnaround Consulting, Retail Customer Experience Consulting, Retail Leadership Development Consulting, Fractional Retail Leadership and Retail Performance Diagnostics.

Retail Performance Turnaround Consulting covers sales, margin and operational performance analysis and action planning. Retail Customer Experience Consulting addresses the shopper journey, service models, in-store branding and training. Retail Leadership Development Consulting includes coaching, training, workforce planning, accountability, collaboration, skill building and leadership development.

Fractional Retail Leadership is available through a Fractional VP of Retail or Operations, Fractional Retail Advisor, and Turnaround and Performance Transformation support. The Retail Performance Diagnostic identifies key opportunities and provides a 90-day action plan.

Led by John Scales, Retail Advisory Group draws on more than 30 years of retail industry experience, including more than 20 years in senior roles with national brands. The firm also provides project management, leadership support, performance improvement, operational support and motivational speaking

Motivational speaking services are provided for conferences, leadership retreats and team development events. Topics include Leading Through Change, From Insight to Action, The Power of the Customer Experience, Empowering the Team and Shaping the Future of Retail.

Retail Advisory Group is a boutique retail consultancy led by John Scales. The firm provides retail performance consulting, customer experience consulting, leadership development, fractional retail leadership, performance diagnostics, project management, leadership support, performance improvement and motivational speaking.

Media Contact

Contact person: John Scales
Company: Retail Advisory Group
Phone: 208-986-9700
Website: https://retailadvisorygroup.com/