Retail Pro International has announced a strategic alliance with Retail Smart Guys, a specialty retail consulting and planning advisory company. Dan Jablons, owner and operator of Retail Smart Guys, a long-time Retail Pro® supporter, will be pivotal as Retail Pro International aims to create customer consulting programs to foster a new pedigree of retailer.

“Leveraging our Retail Pro retail management software and services with Retail Smart Guys' planning guidance will go a long way to ensure the success of any merchant in our ecosystem,” commented Mike Bishop, the Vice President of Business Development at Retail Pro International. By utilizing the services and products of both Retail Pro and Retail Smart Guys, merchants will be better informed about their businesses and markets while gaining access to crucial data and retail management tools that will drive growth, profitability and long-term success for their business.

Dan Jablons is an experienced retail advisor, with a client list spanning dozens of high-profile specialty retailers. Jablons offers his clients expertise in pivotal retail functions, including accurate forecasting, marketing, sales, technology and social networking.

Retail Pro International is currently working to introduce new services that will capitalize on this newly forged alliance. ”We are thrilled to be partnering with such a performance-driven organization in the retail space and believe this collaboration will provide the retailers with the resources and expertise they truly need to succeed. It's the ultimate win-win-win situation for all involved,” added Dan Jablons, the owner of Retail Smart Guys.