Hi, I’m
Georganne.
I help retailers transform their stores into immersive experiences that drive growth.
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For over 35+ years, I’ve guided companies of all sizes to boost sales, elevate customer service, and build stronger brands.
Georganne Bender is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant. Her career began on the retail front lines and propelled her into senior leadership, giving her a unique blend of hands-on experience and executive insight. Since 1990, she has advised thousands of organizations across retail, healthcare, hospitality, and other service sectors, consistently delivering measurable results and sustainable growth.
An authority in consumer behavior and the in-store experience, Georganne is best known for transforming retail environments to achieve significant sales increases. Her impact has earned her accolades as one of the Top 40 Omnichannel Retail Influencers, a four-time RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert, and a go-to thought leader across multiple industry platforms.
Georganne is the voice behind KIZER & BENDER’s Retail Adventures, a long-running and widely respected blog that has influenced the industry since 2005. As a global thought leader and BrainTrust panelist for RetailWire, she helps shape the conversations that define the future of retail.
About
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35+ Years of Proven Industry Expertise
Helping thousands of businesses across retail, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, and other industries achieve measurable success since 1990.
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Recognized Global Retail Thought Leader
Named a Top 40 Omnichannel Retail Influencer, RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert four years running, and among the Top Retail Industry Experts to Follow on Social Media.
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Results-Driven Sales & Store Makeovers
Specializing in store redesigns and strategic consulting that consistently deliver significant sales growth.
Speaking
Georganne’s presentations blend brilliant content with colorful examples, humor, and insight. You’ll learn while you laugh—and leave with strategies, tactics, and techniques you can put to work immediately.
Explore the Future of Retail — One Store at a Time
Join Georganne Bender for a behind-the-scenes store tour of the most innovative and inspiring retail spaces in your chosen city. Discover fresh ideas, smart tech, and creative displays you can apply to your own business.
How to Set Displays that Sell.
Georganne Bender is a consumer anthropologist, speaker, author, and consultant who has helped businesses around the world in industries including retail, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, collegiate, travel, tanning, beauty, funeral, tech, auto, sales, and service since 1990.
A contributor to MSNBC’s Your Business, Georganne has been named one of Retailing’s Most Influential People and recognized by Meetings & Conventions Magazine on its list of Meeting Planners’ Favorite Keynote Speakers.
Get in Touch!
Planning a meeting, market, or convention? Georganne is ready to bring fresh ideas, proven strategies, and a little retail magic to your audience. Reach out today to book a session that’s as inspiring as it is actionable.
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Georganne delivers keynotes and seminars on retail trends, customer experience, store design, omnichannel strategies, and sales growth—customized to your audience and goals.
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Yes. Georganne offers engaging, interactive keynotes and workshops in-person or online for audiences worldwide.
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Store makeovers include a complete on-site assessment, merchandising and layout strategies, product placement optimization, and actionable recommendations to increase sales and improve the customer experience. Store makeovers can happen on-site or virtually.
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Easy! Simply fill out the contact form or call, text, or email to discuss your event or project.
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Pricing depends on the type of engagement—speaking, consulting, or store makeover. Contact us for a customized quote.
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The earlier the better, especially for peak conference seasons. Many clients book 6–12 months in advance.
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