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Introduction

Javelin Group, part of Accenture Strategy, provides strategy consulting and digital transformation services to the world's leading retailers and consumer brands. Services the firm offers include retail strategy, international retail expansion, organizational design, supply chain and fulfillment, technology planning, retail store formats and locations, analytics, website and cross-channel customer experience, as well as technology development. Javelin Group helps clients improve their competitiveness by anticipating and responding t...

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Employer Type

Private

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Featured Rankings

Best Consulting Firms in EMEA for Retail Consulting

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Major Departments/Practice Areas

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Major Office Locations

London (HQ)
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Tony Stockil

CEO

Vault Verdict

As a growing firm in an increasingly specialized, analytics-driven field, Javelin seems to have a bright future ahead of it. While still a young firm with something of a startup feel, several insiders note in the comments below that there's a slight sense that things are starting to change: processes are becoming less ad hoc, and working hours are starting to become more formalized as the firm grows. But while that may take the edge off of an exciting working experience for those who have been there from the start, those of us who watch this industry for a living tend to see those kinds of comments as a net positive--they provide evidence that the firm is on an upward trajectory, making it the kind of place deserving of serious consideration for those thinking about launching ...

About the Company

Founded in 1997, Javelin Group's focus is narrow, but deep: the firm claims to be Europe's leading specialist retail strategy consulting outfit, as well as its largest. Operating out of just two offices—in London and Paris—the firm's client list would certainly seem to lend credence to both of those claims: past and present clients have included almost every major UK supermarket brand (Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco included), as well as UK department store chains such as Debenhams, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer—and even Harrods. On the continent, meanwhile, that list includes Netherlands-based Ahold, Germany's Karstadt, Danish retailer Magasin. 

The firm also offers its advice to clients in a number of other retail spheres. Those industries, and a sampling of clients, are as follows: ...

Employee Reviews


  • "It is a great place to work with young, fun and friendly colleagues. The work is very interesting and diverse. You rarely have to go to client site, unless on an international project."
  • "Javelin understand the whole retail value chain really well—they can provide advice not only on strategy, but also operations, technology and locations. This gives the consultants a good look at the whole picture of the life of a retailer."
  • "We are specialised experts in our field that approach everything with as much analytical rigor and evidence as possible."
  • "Deep retail content and knowledge with access to prestigious industry clients."
  • "Intelligent colleagues and renowned clients have made this a great place to learn how to be a consultant."
  • "Analytics and customer sensitivity combined to address interesting retail challenges in the digital era."

Getting Hired Here


  • "Interviews done by Cornell Partnership—a recruitment consultancy. Lots of feedback given throughout the process which was especially useful in determining which areas need improvement for the next stages. The ideal candidate is one who will fit in with the culture—friendly, collaborative and hard-working."
  • "Rigorous process, over 1000 graduates interviewed each year, screened initially by Cornell Partnerships, including online tests, face to face interviews and a market sizing case study. Two interviews then in the Javelin offices involving case studies, competency questions and retail knowledge interviews. Ideal candidate is highly analytical with strong retail passion and a 'Javelin' attitude—very professional but friendly and fun at the same time."
  • "Currently looking for candidates with previous consulting experience."

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