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Top 25 Retail operations consulting firms based in Chicago, United States

Name: Retail operations consulting firms based in Chicago, United States
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 29, 2026 173 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 173 retail operations consulting firms headquartered in Chicago, United States as of September 2026 and tracks 1,301 professional contacts across them, including 625 with verified work emails. Across the United States, New York is the largest hub for this category (359 companies); Chicago follows with 173.

This list covers retail operations consulting firms headquartered in Chicago, United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 29, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 29, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

173Companies

1,301Contacts tracked

625Verified emails

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The 25 largest retail operations consulting firms based in Chicago, United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 173 retail operations consulting firms based in Chicago, United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 29, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to retail operations consulting firms: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	C.A. Fortune	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	501-1,000	363 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “C.A.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
2	Marshall Associates	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	51-200	133 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “In today’s digital world, you still need the human touch.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
3	CGN Global	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	201-500	104 contacts →
	Partial evidence “A Chicago-based firm with offices in Mexico, the UK, France, Turkey, India, and China, providing supply chain, digital, strategy and transformation consulting services to…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
4	Rgla Solutions, INC	Partial evidence	Chicago, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	37 contacts →
	Partial evidence “RGLA, ranked as one of the Top 20 retail design firms in North America, provides design, architecture, branding, program management and rollout services to many of the world’s top…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
5	PLG Consulting	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	37 contacts →
	Partial evidence “PLG Consulting \| Supply Chain Strategy & Logistics Optimization Practical Solutions for the Industrial Economy For over 20 years, PLG Consulting has delivered practitioner-led…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
6	Source Consulting Group	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	29 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Source Consulting Group LLC is the premier full-service consulting firm focusing exclusively on the strategic and operational business process and technology needs of legal and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
7	The Proaction Group	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	29 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The ProAction Group is the “Go-To” Operational Resource focused on Private Equity/Portfolio companies.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
8	FHC Marketing	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	28 contacts →
	Partial evidence “With almost a century of experience, FHC offers a range of capabilities that encompass the entire retail environment; from the fixtures supporting merchandise to the store’s…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
9	Fort Dearborn Partners	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	17 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Fort Dearborn Partners, Inc.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
10	Partnersolve LLC	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	14 contacts →
	Strong evidence “PartnerSolve LLC, founded in 2001, is a management consulting firm focused on accelerating performance within their clients with an emphasis on front and back-office operations.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
11	Sagin, LLC	Indirect evidence	Chicago, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	51-200	13 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We help companies grow, change and create measurable results.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
12	Rally Capital Advisors	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	10 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Complex business challenges require a proven team of skilled professionals.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
13	Gillum Strategy Partners	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	1-10	10 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Gillum Strategy Partners is a boutique management consulting firm with a focus on the creation and execution of strategies that deliver demonstrable value.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
14	KGK & Company	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	1-10	9 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “KGK & Company is the leader in data-driven value creation for middle market businesses.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
15	Marketing Solutions, INC	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	7 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The MSI point of difference:+ Insights into an evolving retail landscape + Understanding the opportunities and challenges in today's marketplace + Seamlessly combine online &…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
16	Behind The Design	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	1-10	7 contacts →
	Partial evidence “At Behind the Design, we specialize in recruiting, training, and operations process development tailored specifically for interior design and home remodeling companies.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
17	Stone Real Estate Corp	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	1-10	6 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Stone Real Estate is a Chicago-based boutique retail real estate firm with a culture founded on the pillars of integrity, approachability, responsiveness, pragmatism and strategic…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
18	Pivotal Growth Partners	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	1-10	6 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Pivotal Growth Partners works with emerging growth brands and focuses on hands-on growth execution.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
19	First Street Retail Partners, LLC	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	1-10	5 contacts →
	Partial evidence “CHICAGO’S PREMIER RETAIL REAL ESTATE FIRM First Street is a true partnership forged by years of collaboration, teamwork and the best client service orientation in the industry.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
20	Mason Advisors	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	1-10	5 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We provide value to investors pre and post purchase.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
21	Archer NSG	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	5 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Archer’s consulting teams work closely with law firm and fortune 500 COOs, CIOs and practice managers to design practical, effective processes and support solutions that provide…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
22	Clearcut Analytics	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	11-50	5 contacts →
	Partial evidence “ClearCut is a retail analytics and eCommerce services provider on a mission to support CPG companies make critical decisions with confidence and drive sustainable business growth.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
23	Koltin Consulting Group, INC	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	1-10	5 contacts →
	Indirect evidence Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
24	Studio B	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	1-10	5 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our expertise in cultivating high-impact partnerships with business leaders at Fortune 50, 100, and 500 companies has enabled our team to unlock new business opportunities, expand…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026
25	Tether Advisors	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 29, 2026	1-10	4 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The retail landscape of today and tomorrow is fundamentally different than it’s ever been.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 29, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: retail operations consulting firms. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names retail operations consulting firms.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of retail operations consulting firms, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name retail operations consulting firms. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Retail operations consulting firms based in Chicago, United States at a glance

As of Sep 29, 2026

48.0%Verified-email coverage

7.5Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

Sep 29, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

128

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

Email recency for this list is measured across the whole United States list rather than for Chicago, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for Chicago, over 173 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among retail operations consulting firms, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in Chicago, United States whose own description of what they do matches “retail operations consulting firms”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names retail operations consulting firms), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among retail operations consulting firms, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside Chicago are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 625 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 29, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Retail operations consulting firms by metro in the United States

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names retail operations consulting firms, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many retail operations consulting firms are there based in Chicago, United States?

RevenueBase identified 173 retail operations consulting firms headquartered in Chicago, United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

C.A. Fortune, headquartered in Chicago, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city in the United States has the most retail operations consulting firms?

New York leads the United States with 359 headquartered companies, followed by Chicago (173) and Los Angeles (152).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 625 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 173 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 29, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.