OLBRICH RETAILING - EUROPE
Olbrich Retailing - Europe provides assistance to retailers in the following fields of activity:

Product sourcing from our markets of expertise.

OR-E is an expert on product sourcing from Poland, excelling in provision of glassware (crystal and sodium glass), wood, metal and textile products.

It's been proven time and again that retailers can achieve better profits by sourcing in Central/Eastern Europe than in the Far East if all costs are taken into consideration, not least the quality of the product, economic payment terms, just in time, no product committment buying, workable quality guarantees and ability to change quickly to match the most current trends.

Development of international presence.

This is achieved both through provision of practical guidance and the necessary knowledge transfer and through provision of development capital. Venture capital or private equity invetsments are the most often used methods.

•PRACTICAL APPLICATION -
Outline of Typical Recent Projects

• Disposal of very large, market leading DIY retailer.

Acting as sole advisors to major global blue chip organisation wishing to sell its Polish company we have successfully prepared the company for the process, scrutinised all potential buyers, selected the shortlist, secured offers and chaperoned the due diligence process to its successful conclusion.

• Sourced manufacturing capacity for upscale glass product designers and wholesalers.

We have successfully managed to place production of designer glassware on behalf of British design and marketing house.  This has resulted in increased quality, substantially faster turnaround times and equally importantly fundamentally higher profit margins.  Our expertise enabled us to shortlist suitable producers and then guide them through the quality requirements of the client.  Resulting products receive accolades at most prestigious retail locations in the UK and have now been ordered by the US operators.

• Facilitation of the entry to the Polish market by a major department store group.

Provided brief on the current market realities and fiscal fundamentals. Provided joint venture partners/financiers.

• Re-sourcing consumer products from Poland on behalf of several major UK retailers.

Scrutinised all producers within chosen sectors. Negotiated terms. Achieved substantial margin savings at improved quality in areas of crystal glass, sodium glass, furniture, cutlery.

• Helping global retailers establish a foothold in the UK.