Kent Smith

About Kent Smith

A career professional retailer, deep in Merchandising & Retail Space Management, with plenty of Store operations, Supply chain, Information Technology, Finance, E-Comm and Marketing experience. I have worked in lived in different countries, led corporate teams, consulted, and managed stores; I have worked for retailers, suppliers, and third-party providers. My experience spans Grocery, Specialty, DIY, Mass, and many others – not just in the USA, but also in Canada, Mexico, Australia, the UK and EMEA. A dual national, empty nester, my luggage is packed for the next great adventure in delighting customers and building winning teams.Published writer, global award winner for design, and retail revolutionary, I thrive on challenges. The current retail environment is not an apocalypse, it is an opportunity to transform and seize market share while others cling to outmoded approaches.Need to get more from the store? I can help.When I am not working, spending time with my family or helping with my Wife’s OT Practice, I am actively involved in various aspects of Motorsports and supporting the area Triathlon team.

Experience

1. Director Store and Space Planning

   Rural King

   Mar 2025 — Present · US

   Layouts, planograms, fixtures, signage for new and existing stores.

Education

• University of Toronto Mississauga

  B.Comm, Commerce, Finance, Economics & Geography

  1986 — 1991

Skills

• Business Strategy
• P&L Management
• Jda
• Pos
• Management
• Multi-Channel Retail
• Retail
• Project Management
• Forecasting
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Pricing
• Assortment
• Leadership
• Planograms
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Merchandising
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Visual Merchandising
• Store Management
• Fmcg
• Inventory Management
• Categorization
• Grocery
• Team Management