Woodridge Retail Group CEO, Jon Allen, is a problem-solver who is always looking for a better way to connect people and companies to better solutions. With more than 25 years in marketing and communications advising senior leaders, Allen took his own best advice by starting Woodridge Retail Group in 2020.

About Woodridge Retail Group

The company began as an e-commerce accelerator helping brands grow their business online as consumers shifted their shopping from visiting stores to buying online during the pandemic. Today, Woodridge is a full-service agency that acts as a retail talent scout connecting brands to the retailers where their ideal customers love to shop.

Recognizing the natural gaps created in the historical retail brokerage experience, Woodridge positions itself as the next evolution in retail brokerage. Their analytics and industry-leading partners offer a fresh look at the new opportunities opening in the marketplace. 

“It’s an exciting time to be in this business,” explains Allen. “Many of the historical norms around retail shopping shifted significantly and continue to move in new directions. A few years ago, ordering an item online and receiving it in two days was a perk. Today, shoppers consider that perk an expectation.”

The company prides itself on offering complete solutions to clients such as a full-service studio, managed e-commerce services, and online product reviews alongside traditional sales and retail representation support. “Our product is customer success,” Allen said. “Our approach simplifies business for our clients, speeds products to market, and creates an environment where their success is inevitable. 

Why Downtown Rogers?

When asked why he chose to establish his company in Downtown Rogers, Allen responded, “We all love working in the downtown area, and we plan to be here for a long time. My team asked for a walkable place where they could pick up coffee, meet a friend for lunch, or lure clients to a meeting at a great local restaurant. Downtown Rogers checked all the boxes.”

Allen and his team describe Downtown Rogers as a fantastic community of business owners who have everyone’s best interest at heart. “I’ve made lifelong friends, and we all help one another succeed.”

In addition to services global and regional businesses, Woodridge gives back to the community through the Profits with A Purpose program which focuses on four areas;

• Women and children in crises
• Veterans, First Responders, and their families
• Alleviating Hunger
• Environment: Leaving the outdoors to future generations so they can enjoy them as we have.

Their current beneficiary is Freedom 5:One, a nonprofit that focuses on financial life coaching with the aim of reducing tension and pressures on families and especially single-parent households, by providing the information, support, and resources needed to better manage their resources.

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