Advisory Vertical

Retail & D2C Growth

Advisors who have run retail P&Ls, built franchise networks, launched D2C verticals, and scaled category businesses across India's largest retail chains — available to work directly on your problem.

What our advisors help with

These are the specific problems our retail and D2C advisors have solved — not categories they've studied, but situations they've navigated firsthand.

Opening a second (or fifth) location

The leap from one store to many is where most retail businesses stall. Our advisors have done it at scale — and can help you avoid the mistakes that kill margin in year two.

Turning around a struggling P&L

Whether it's shrinking margins, a category that's underperforming, or a store network that's grown faster than its systems — we've engineered recoveries in exactly these situations.

Launching a D2C or online vertical

Moving from physical retail to online — or building a D2C brand from scratch — requires a different playbook. We've built and scaled online verticals from within established retail businesses.

Professionalising a family business

Family-run retail and apparel businesses often hit a ceiling when informal systems can't scale. We've led these transitions — from governance to vendor networks to team structure.

Category and buying strategy

Buying the wrong mix, at the wrong depth, at the wrong time destroys margin. Our advisors have run buying and merchandising at India's largest retail chains.

Franchise structuring and growth

Franchising is a powerful growth lever — and a common source of operational chaos when done without the right structure. We've built and managed franchise networks at scale.

Meet the advisors

Each advisor is chosen for specific, checkable experience in the problems listed above — not for their title or their network.

Mukesh Gajra

Retail & Business Turnaround

Mukesh Gajra

Scaled Reliance Retail non-apparel across 450+ stores. Engineered 150% profit expansion at TBZ.

Best for:

Multi-store expansion, financial turnaround, franchise structuring, board-level governance.

Retail Expansion
P&L Turnaround
Franchise Strategy
Corporate Governance
Rajeev Sagar

Retail Operations & Franchise Growth

Rajeev Sagar

Deep operational expertise in retail network management and franchise-led growth across India.

Best for:

Franchise setup, store operations, retail network scaling, operational efficiency.

Retail Operations
Franchise Growth
Store Expansion
Team Leadership
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Fashion Retail & Brand Building

Sadashivan Sanker

Pioneer of the Mix & Match format at Shoppers Stop (1997). Launched KamiKubi — Disha Lifestyle's D2C vertical.

Best for:

Fashion brand positioning, category management, D2C/e-commerce launch, family business transformation.

Fashion Retail
Category Management
D2C Launch
Brand Positioning
Satyajit Chakraborty

Regional Retail Leadership

Satyajit Chakraborty

Led regional retail operations across large-format and specialty retail networks in India.

Best for:

Regional expansion, store-level operations, team building, revenue optimisation.

Regional Retail
Store Operations
Team Building
Revenue Growth

How it works

01

Book a free discovery call

Start with a complimentary 30-minute call. Tell us your situation — the advisor will tell you honestly whether they can help, and how.

02

Work on the specific problem

Sessions are focused on your actual challenge — not a generic framework. You bring the context; the advisor brings the pattern recognition from having solved it before.

03

Engage deeper if it makes sense

If a single session isn't enough, move to a package or monthly retainer. Advisors are available for ongoing engagements, not just one-off calls.

What you get from a session

These aren't motivational conversations. Every session is structured around your specific situation — and ends with something you can act on.

  • A clear diagnosis of what's actually causing the problem — not just the symptom
  • Pattern recognition from someone who's solved the same problem at scale
  • Specific, actionable next steps — not a generic framework
  • Honest feedback on your plan, your assumptions, and your blind spots
  • A written summary of the session and agreed actions (on package/retainer plans)

Pricing

Start with a free discovery call

Every advisor offers a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. Use it to explain your situation and decide whether the engagement makes sense — no commitment required.

Discovery Call (30 min)Free
Standard Session (60 min)From ₹3,500
5-Session PackageFrom ₹15,000
Monthly RetainerFrom ₹25,000/mo

Ready to work with someone who's done it before?

Browse all retail and D2C advisors, or book a free discovery call directly.