Consulting
So yes, I have a day job — as the President of MJB Consulting, the retail planning and real estate consultancy that I launched in 2002. We produce nuanced market analyses, develop inspiring retail visions, devise innovative revitalization strategies, secure stakeholder buy-in and spearhead implementation efforts on behalf of a wide range of public, quasi-public, non-profit and private sector clients. And yes, I give a lot of presentations and write a lot of reports…
“Mike Berne is, for me, the go-to person for anything having to do with retail and downtowns. He gets it from all perspectives: planning, policy, zoning, property owners, and especially retailers. And he backs it up with real data and insight informed by decades of work across the U.S.”
“In each of my two previous posts, I’ve had the opportunity to hire Mike Berne to help advise on the creation of sustainable, achievable retail strategies. His knowledge on what makes urban retail tick is second to none.”
“Between his unique ‘total immersion’ approach and his knowledge of trends affecting retail, Mike brings both innovation and pragmatism to urban retail strategies.”
“Mike weaves together extensive American experience with a keen understanding of the U.K. market. His combination of academic, immersive and nuanced approaches brings together both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a much deeper understanding than conventional capacity-led studies, and hence a better insight into the thinking of both investors and consumers, so as to inform both policy and development in a rapidly changing and sometimes confusing market.”
“Committed, passionate, articulate and extremely knowledgeable are just a few words that come to mind in working with Michael Berne. Plus, he is an American who somehow knows Canadian retail inside and out!”
From our offices in the New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area, we service clients across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Our work spans a variety of study areas, including the central business districts of large cities, the automobile-oriented commercial corridors of suburban settings, the main drags of college towns, the Main Streets of seasonal destinations and most everything in between.
Michael J. Berne is available for
speaking and writing engagements.
Seeking fresh insights into retail’s future for your publication, conference or lecture series? Whether you’re an editor craving compelling and thought-provoking content or an event coordinator seeking a dynamic and captivating speaker, Michael delivers clarity and confidence in navigating the complexities of today’s ever-changing landscape.
Michael J. Berne is available for
speaking and writing engagements.
Seeking fresh insights into retail’s future for your publication, conference or lecture series? Whether you’re an editor craving compelling and thought-provoking content or an event coordinator seeking a dynamic and captivating speaker, Michael delivers clarity and confidence in navigating the complexities of today’s ever-changing landscape.
