Your business.
Your vision.
My expertise.
An experienced guide for your journey
Hello! I'm Summer Allen. As the former founder and owner of an independent retail store, I’ve faced the same challenges you do: managing inventory, negotiating with vendors, handling staffing, and creating a customer experience that keeps people coming back.
For over a decade, I developed Valentine Footwear, a brick-and-mortar store that became a cornerstone of my city’s downtown. The name “Valentine” honors a street in the Bronx, part of my family's multi-generational retail history.
Those years taught me invaluable lessons in building a successful retail business. Now, I use that expertise to help business owners like you overcome challenges, reach goals, and find clarity.
Planning your store's potential
From opening to building relationships and staffing, Valentine Consulting Partners can help you bring your vision to life.
- New Store Startup & Business Planning: Create an individualized plan tailored to your goals, so you can launch and grow with confidence.
- Store Layout & Merchandising: Design a shopping experience that boosts sales and keeps customers coming back.
- Vendor & Product Curation: Stock your store with the right products to maximize margins and meet customer demand.
- Operational Efficiency & Staff Training: Implement systems that save time, reduce stress, and ensure seamless operations.
- Branding & Customer Experience: Stand out from competitors and create a brand people remember.
- Store Closing & Liquidation: Turn a bittersweet transition into a celebration of you and your business! Make the most of your inventory liquidation while maintaining a positive connection with your customers and community.
Personalized guidance for your journey
Valentine Consulting Partners' individualized business coaching can help you create a strategy, stay accountable, and navigate challenges as you grow your business.
Working with Summer has been a game-changer for my business. She combines creativity with practicality, effortlessly breaking down multi-step strategies into clear, actionable steps. Summer’s approachable, solution-focused mindset helped me refine both my overall and quarterly budgets, leading to measurable, sustained growth. I leave every session feeling empowered to make decisions that drive my business forward.
Cara Oleksyk Owner, Red Rabbit Bazaar