Guido Schild

Guido is the master mind behind "Brand Growth Inspiration", an expert network for the brand lifestyle industry. He engages as a global brand strategy consultant. Berlin is his hometown, but his workplace is the globe, remote or in the regions (Europe, USA, Asia). The core of his projects cover strategy, finance & planning in brand distribution, especially in retail. Some of his recent engagements included: • Retail Due Diligence and Comp Growth Program for a US Sporting Goods Brand • Retail Expansion planning for a global leading toy brand (20+ Countries/150+Cities/500 stores) • Study on the "Future of Brand Distribution" Post Covid • Brand Retail Vision for a Californian Footwear Brand • Strategy Coaching of a Social Commerce App. Learn more about him and his background from his publishing below
Partner Distribution, Brand Distribution, Brand Strategy

Growing with Brand Distributors in Partnership

Multi-Brand, Partner Retail (Franchise)

Global brands use wholesale & retail distributors to enter foreign markets. This article provides tips on how to avoid pitfalls and best manage distributors.

Jan 2014, Berlin: Three years earlier, a French outerwear brand* signed an exclusive partner store distribution agreement for southern Germany. Visiting the newest German store, the French CSO realises locations continue to be rather ‘cheap’ and off the High Street. The distributor argues that the brand doesn’t pay High Street rents.

May 2014, Dubai: The CEO of a Swedish womenswear brand* is on vacation in Dubai and realises his long-time Middle East distributor is also managing 10 other brands. The brand’s previously exclusive position is diluting as the distributor’s new favourite brands get the better locations in the new malls opening up. (more…)