Nichole Simms shares her insight on retail store management, with a focus on employee team building, leadership and customer engagement. She stresses the importance of clear communication around strategy, goals and expected outcomes.

Nichole is the CEO and founder of Creative Visual Solutions, a retail and sales consultant company that helps Boutique and Small Retail Owners grow their businesses through proven Merchandising and Sales strategies. Throughout her career she has had the privilege of driving results and collaborating with some of the country's best retailers such as The Gap, Ann Taylor, Forever 21, Nike, UA and The North Face. She has been featured in top retail publications such as Compliant IA and Independent Retailer. Now she uses her vast experience to help her clients achieve sales success within their businesses.

Learn more:LinkedIn |Creative Visual Solutions

Hosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of Design

Produced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of Design

Executive Producer:Fashion Consort

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