"Bob Sgarlata comes with proven credentials. He has the unique
ability to address business issues objectively, based on his diverse
business experiences. He offers business solutions derived from his
experience as a retailer, manufacturer and consumer. There are
very few individuals that possess these respected, practical
business skills."
Jerry Brown, Vice President
Industry and Business Development
Unilever USA
"What makes Bob unique is the combination of his intellect,
integrity, experience and pragmatism, wrapped in honesty
and humility; a rare combination in people of his
accomplishment."
Pat Peters, Partner
Clare Castle Group
"Bob Sgarlata is an extraordinary marketing talent with deep
retail experience…" He brings imagination and practical
experience to the job and is a pleasure to work with."
John Gleeson, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Walgreens
"Bob has worked both as a customer with me and a client for
me. I have†found his insights and perspectives to be thought
provoking and innovative. He is not afraid to challenge your
organization to break the status quo."
"Too often consultants†lead you down the wrong path. Bob
has a unique ability to cut through the clutter and focus on
what key elements will make the difference in your business.
His depth of experience provides you with the opportunity to
skip the history lesson and get down to tackling today's
challenges."
Ron J Schone, Sr Director of Sales
Wal-Mart Team Leader, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
"I have had the pleasure to work with Bob over the past 12
years as a supplier, a competitor and as a consultant. "Bob is
a person of high integrity, and is thoughtful and insightful in
addressing our business needs."
Chris Bodine, President of CVS Health Services
CVS/pharmacy
"I have had a several business dealings with Bob and I
admire his professionalism and honesty. He has always
demonstrated great character, which I think is missing in
many business organizations. Most important, I consider him
a true friend."
Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears (ret.)
NFL Hall of Fame
"Those that have had the privilege to know Bob in our
industry can attest to the fact that Bob has always been a
leader that you could look to for insight. His ability to not
only create solutions based on industry trends, but also his
ability to be forward thinking has been paramount to Bob's
success.
In addition to Bob's creativity is his willingness to create
partnerships that ultimately result in win-win solutions.
Through the years Bob has not only enjoyed a very
successful career but has helped many to advance their
careers through his unique style and approach to
development of future leaders."
Ron Chomiuk, Vice President Wal-Mart
"Bob Sgarlata has opened doors and provided valuable
guidance to our marketing and sales efforts at the leading
national retailers. Bob's credibility and integrity provide the
retailer with the assurance that our company has the ability
and desire to compete in a hyper-competitive environment.
The retailers know him, trust him and truly like him.
I feel the same way."
Herb Raschka
SVP, Marketing and Sales Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc.
"Bob has great insight from both sides of the table. One of
his strengths is getting both parties to work together.
He has the innate ability to share what will work from the
perspectives of both vendor and retailer."
Ken Sullivan, Partner
CMS Consulting Inc.
"I have had the privilege and pleasure of being associated
with Bob Sgarlata for nearly 30 years. Bob is not only very
creative and intelligent, but he has the strong capability of
presenting his marketing concepts in a very effective
manner.†He has certainly been a large contributor to the
success of every company in which he has been
associated. Bob has a great personality and is a delight to
be around."
L. R. Jalenak, Jr., President & CEO (ret.)
Cleo Inc
"Bob Sgarlata is an innovative thinker with integrity and a
commitment to flawless and timely execution."
Jim Trappani, Vice President, Consumer Health Care
CVS/pharmacy
"I have been in retail for many years and sad to say the
list of individuals whom one can trust and who stand behind
their product are few and far between. Bob is one such
individual. In my experience, he has always stood behind
what he said and that builds trust and builds a relationship.
He has a keen eye for the business and is always presenting
new ideas and ways of looking at things. Bob is a gentleman -
something that's surely out of fashion these days. Frankly we
need more people like Bob in the business."
David Morocco, Executive Vice President Brooks/Eckerd (ret.)




