Why leaders call 6R
We’re here because of you
At 6R Retail, we believe the only story that matters is yours: the retailer under pressure, the leader staring down stalled projects, the team stuck in quicksand.
We exist for the moments when you realise:
“We know we need to change this, but we we’re not sure how.”
“Our last big project went sideways, and I don’t want to repeat that.”
“We’re drowning in tech but still can’t get the right results.”
“My team is exhausted, confused, or quietly checked out.”
“If we don’t get this right, the cost isn’t just money; it’s lost momentum, lost trust, and lost time we’ll never get back.”
We lean into the hard, knotty work rather than shy away from it.
That means staying in the complexity of retail change without needing everything simplified or neatened up before we can begin.
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You know your business.
We know how to deliver projects.
Most consultancies act like they have all the answers. We know that’s rubbish. The real magic happens when your expertise and ours combine.
You know your business inside out - its quirks, its people, its hidden strengths, and the history behind every decision. That’s your superpower.
We bring the frameworks, momentum, and hard-won lessons from 100's of real-world retail projects. We do this with you.
You don't need someone to tell you how to run your business. We're here to work alongside you, translating your knowledge into outcomes that stick.
How we drive retail success together
You bring:
The context, culture, and what’s really at stake
The goals that matter (not just what’s on the project brief)
The on-the-ground insights only insiders can see
We bring:
The momentum framework that turns chaos into clarity
The discipline to keep things moving, no matter how messy
The courage to call out what’s not working, and options to fix it
High standards balanced with humanity that looks to understand why we might be stumbling, not just that we are
What we ask of you
Early signal when things aren't going well, clear thinking about trade-offs, and the willingness to engage in grown-up conversations about what's right for the work, even when it's not the easy answer. We don't do well with surprises at the eleventh hour or tolerance for "near enough is good enough."
You don't need to be "transformed". You need what works. That means listening first, challenging respectfully, and building solutions together so the results are yours.
Who this is for?
This works when you value:
Intellectual rigour over easy answers: You're comfortable with complexity and want partners who question assumptions rather than deliver glossy decks
Direct communication over corporate theatre: You'd rather hear hard truths early than discover them late
Long-term capability over quick fixes: You want your team to finish stronger, sharper, and more capable than when we started
This doesn't work if you need consultants who tell you what you want to hear, deliver "best practice" without context, or treat your people like interchangeable resources.
Meet Leonie McCarthy
Leonie doesn't believe in retail change fairy tales.
She is a straight-talking retail project partner who’s seen, and solved, just about every kind of chaos the industry can throw at you.
With 100's of successful retail change projects under her belt, she’s known for cutting through the noise, calling out what’s not working, and bringing teams together to deliver results.
She sets high standards for herself, the work, and the impact it has on the people and businesses she serves. She aims for step changes in performance, and while familiar with the disappointment of missing stretch goals, that doesn't stop her from setting the next one.
Leonie is intellectually curious, questions assumptions quickly, and challenges the status quo when it looks lazy, complacent, or poorly thought through. She's earnest and sincere, even when that feels uncool, because she cares deeply about the work, the craft, and the people.
She’s not a guru, but a sleeves-rolled-up insider who believes the best outcomes come from honest conversations, relentless momentum, and a shared sense of purpose.
3 ways to work with us
Lessons learned from 100's of real projects.
Select Your System(s)
We help you define exactly what your team needs - creating systems frameworks that guide evaluation and fit.
Implement Your System(s)
We partner with you to roll out systems and refine processes so implementation isn’t just a launch.
Master Your System(s)
We move at 'retail pace' - every day counts. Every conversation counts, every customer counts.
Tangible success
When project teams break the cycle of stalled projects and build momentum, the results speak for themselves.
Our clients have smashed deadlines, turned chaos into clarity, and delivered measurable gains, sometimes in half the time thought possible. These aren’t just wins on paper; they’re real-world turnarounds that prove what happens when you bring a team together around clear purpose, get on with it and hold each other to account.
14%
Increase in AOV
Improved site speed, ease of navigation, free shipping threshold call out, suggested add ons in cart with Platypus shoes
40%
Improved Customer Satisfaction Rate
FILA saw a lift in customer satisfaction
12 week
ERP implementation
12 week ERP implementation with Incu
Words of praise
We work to build good relationships with our clients and the project teams we work with. It’s incredibly valuable to get feedback on what’s working (and what’s not).
We build that into our working process to continue to improve.
“We started work with 6r during a challenging period where to maintain the businesses revenues we needed to implement Ship from Store processes in a very short time frame. 6r oversaw the whole project and ensured that all stakeholders understood what needed to be done while meeting a deadline of 11 days“
“6R provided valuable assistance to Aje during their project’s discovery and documentation process. Leonie’s knowledge of the retail industry and ability to champion discipline and structure helped the team ask the right questions, create buy-in and understanding, and set the tone for the project’s success.”
“I wanted to share thanks and appreciation for all the planning, diligence, care and intelligence you bring to our team every day. You are a driving force in supporting our strategy and vision and we are all the richer for having you in our team. We are truely thankful for your relentless dedication to our people and projects.”
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