Mike McSheffrey

Mike McSheffrey

Senior Analyst

Mike McSheffrey brings more than 20 years of retail experience, from independent retailers to corporate offices at major big-box chains, giving him a deep understanding of merchandising, planning, and retail operations. With over 25 years in customer- and client-facing roles and 15 years of analytical and planning experience, he combines strong communication skills with a data-driven approach to helping retailers grow profitably.

A History graduate of the University of Connecticut, Mike applies analytical thinking and pattern recognition to retail strategy and performance. He also brings strong expertise in retail technology and reporting tools, using platforms like Blacks’ client Portal to help clients understand trends, improve decision-making, and keep key business metrics on track.

Planning & Communication

A great analyst not only needs to know how to process inventory data to optimize operations – they also need to be able to communicate these ideas in a way that allows merchants to make quick, data-driven decisions. Mike takes the time to really get to know his clients so he can provide the most relevant information possible.

Experience

Mike joined Blacks full-time in 20XX, and quickly become a trusted consultant to many men’s and women’s wear retailers, both online and off. He also specializes in multi-store operations, creating store-by-store plans that roll up to unified goals.
BA, University of Connecticut, History
20 years of retail experience
Specialty: Data Analysis