Data Reveals the Story.

We had been in business and struggled for 22 years knowing that our inventory was way too high, but kept doing the same thing year after year. After meeting Carrie, we decided the cost of hiring her and trying something new was worth it. Two years later we could never thank her enough. She not only knows her craft, she cares that she is a good return on investment. It has been a challenge at times to submit to her plan, but so worth the effort.

It is great to finally have money in the bank!

Carrie has brought the fun back to our store. We call her our dietician, because she put our inventory on a diet. Just like a trainer she tells us if we need to cut or add. We sometimes have to cut inventory in a category while adding more in a well performing category. She takes out the guesswork and it works as long as you submit to the plan. Carrie has helped our team achieve a goal of giving customers what they want when they want it.

Chris & Kelly Osness Owners, Buyers of Treads 'N' Threads in Gunnison, Colorado

“I have had a successful business in the Phoenix area since 2007 and have always done relatively well with my profit as well as my buying strategies. However, I always felt that there had to be a better way to both plan the buying as well as ideally lower my stress and uncertainty as to the decisions I was making.

Enter Sarah King. Having Sarah as my "go-to" person for the business has been amazing. Not only does she and her company provide me real-time snapshots of the health of my business, she is always a measured voice in the decisions that I need to make. She not only analyzes my business buying trends but also provides valuable information relating to my cashflow and buying trends.

This is a competitive business and as such, it is virtually impossible to find other business owners from which to learn and improve. Sarah is that ace in the hole who truly has my best interest at heart.”

Bridgette McDonald, Roka Boutique

Before CRS, it was as though I was trying to find my way in the dark. Through their insightful and personalized planning, I am able to manage my inventory much more effectively and give my business it's best chance at success. I would suggest that every retailer, regardless of their years in business or level of experience, incorporate their planning strategies into their own business.

Brad Leyden Revolution Boutique Inc., Sherwood Park, Alberta

CRS has been a tremendous asset to our business. They continue to help us get to the next level by reducing inventory levels, increasing sales and, most importantly, increasing profitability. They have become an integral part of our team.

Robyn Cloud Nine Pajamas, Edmonton, AB

YTD, my sales are up 9% with 33% less inventory. No extra marketing. My KPls have improved significantly. All due to CRS planning. Even at my small size, my inventory is working so much harder than it was without CRS. One year in, I tell everyone in retail (except my competitors), to call CRS.

Gift Store Ventura, CA

When I was beginning the process of opening my store in 2022, I asked one of my favorite shop owners if she had any advice for me. Her answer was The Project Retail- she swore it changed the way she ran her business for the better. I've been working with Lenore ever since, and can't imagine it any other way.

Having an on-call source of deep knowledge and support and knowing that I'm buying to a clear, approved plan grounded in data has provided me with so much more confidence and freedom in my creative decision making.

Lenore is a perfect fit for us- she is the most type-A, organized person I know (she LOVES a spreadsheet), but also has great style and an appreciation for good clothes- she connects with our whole ethos and feels like a true part of our core team. Since opening, I've met a lot of new or aspiring entrepreneurs and always recommend The Project Retail as Step 1 in owning a successful business. I truly don't know how anyone does it without them!

Casey Lynam Our North