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Retail Champions

Coaching for Ambitious Independent Retailers

(re)ALIGN Retail Champions coaches provide perspective, experience and speed for retailers (stores, restaurants, services) investing in growth - resulting in a stronger brand with a deeper customer and employee connection.

Our coaches inform, educate, and inspire:

  1. To Provide a Fresh Outside Perspective 
  2. To Create a Unique Retail "Experience"
  3. To Unlock your Store's Value

We meet once a month or more frequently when needed, with owners and leaders of the best local, independent retailers - non-competing peers from unique channels - lifelong learners. We help retailers work "on" your business instead of "in" the store, we share best-in-class retail industry practices, and we drive thought provoking ideas towards immediate implementation. 

Benno Duenkelsbuehler - Co-Founder

Benno is a world-class merchant and marketer, trained by IKEA, Pottery Barn, Bombay, and Nautica, with a vision and passion for retail and main street business. As CEO of New Creative Enterprises, a decor designer and wholesaler, he served over 12,000 store owners with innovative products and outstanding service. Benno earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University.

Joe Faessler - Co-Founder

Joe is a successful entrepreneur, business owner, and highly renowned and accomplished management consultant, coach and facilitator, specializing in team building, leadership training, and management development. Joe's Bachelor's Degree is from the University of Cincinnati and his Master's Degree from Ohio State University.