Retail Strategy & Consumer Behavior Experts; Founders of Kizer & Bender; Authors of "Visual Merchandising & Store Design"

St. Charles, IL, USA

KIZER & BENDER Biography

Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender are the team behind KIZER & BENDER, recognized for their work in retail consulting, consumer behavior, and in-store experience. As consumer anthropologists, speakers, authors, and consultants, they have advised businesses across the retail, creative, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, pet, collegiate, travel, beauty, technology, automotive, sales, and service industries on strategies to increase sales and improve customer engagement.

Kizer and Bender began their careers developing in-store events and promotions while working in corporate roles, which led to the formation of KIZER & BENDER Speaking. Their approach is grounded in field research, including consumer focus groups, one-on-one interviews, and in-store observation, providing actionable insights into shopper behavior and retail trends. Their clients include companies seeking guidance on consumer insights and the evolving retail marketplace.

KIZER & BENDER have authored several books, including "Visual Merchandising & Store Design: How to Set Your Sales Floor to Sell," "BRANDING!" and "Jingle Bells, Christmas Sells: Events, Promotions & Tips for the Holiday Season!" Their magazine column, "Georganne & Rich on the Road," received the American Society of Business Publication Editors Award of Excellence. Georganne Bender also authors the "Retail Adventures" blog, a resource for retail professionals.

Their expertise has been featured in media outlets such as the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, NBC, CBS, ABC, WGN, MSNBC, National Public Radio, The Washington Post, and the National Retail Federation. KIZER & BENDER have contributed to MSNBC's television program "Your Business," and have been recognized by Meetings & Conventions Magazine, as well as included in lists of top retail and omnichannel influencers.

KIZER & BENDER participate as BrainTrust panelists for RetailWire and serve as partners and emcees for the Independent Retailer Conference. They collaborate with universities and professional associations to support education and professional development in retail. Georganne Bender is noted for her work in transforming retail environments to achieve significant sales growth, reflecting the practical and results-oriented philosophy that defines KIZER & BENDER's partnership.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

KIZER & BENDER Speaking Topics

  • How to Optimize Your Success at Trade Shows

  • Think Like a Brand but Act Like a Business

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KIZER & BENDER Videos

KIZER & BENDER on MSNBC Retail Rearrange Shopping Patterns ...

KIZER & BENDER on MSNBC Retail Rearrange Shopping Patterns ...

The goal of every retail owner is to get customers through your front door. But when they arrive, how do you get them to buy? Here Rich Kizer and...

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