Cavallino LLC

Cavallino LLC is a private equity and consulting firm, founded in 2007 by John H. Rittenhouse. The company specializes in cooperative business transactions to create tangible value through improved asset performance, for all parties involved. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cavallino LLC also retains offices in Seattle, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, and London.
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Cavallino LLC is privately held and holds the primary purpose of buying, selling, and adding value to companies. As a holding parent company, Cavallino LLC manages investor funds and portfolio performance. One of Cavallino's competitive advantages is deep industry expertise that enables the firm to identify attractive acquisitions and increase value through operational improvements. Their professionals are organized into five primary industry groups: Consumer Products, Healthcare, Media and Communications, Retail, and Technology. The professionals in each of these groups have developed a network of industry experts and in-depth understanding of their industry's economic drivers, inherent risks, and opportunities for value creation. Each team is led by a member of the firm and staffed with three to five other Cavallino executives.

Cavallino Consulting LLC is a captive consulting practice and is set up to house both management teams for acquired companies and to serve selective client needs. The company provides business consulting services with proven professionals who address each client and their particular needs as a unique situation. For companies searching for increased performance with the willingness to confront a changing business environment, Cavallino Consulting offers a professional, "roll up the sleeves" style. The consultants are seasoned, tested professionals with the experience to address difficult issues. Cavallino's services assist in mitigating risk, implementing change and capturing full-business value across the supply chain and operations. Utilizing the latest information technology, combined with extensive supply chain experience, Cavallino's professionals assist in developing the organization, processes and systems to detect and mitigate risks that impact financial performance. It's services are highly operations-focused, linking Operations to financial performance.
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Cavallino Reports Findings on Consumer Behavior Patterns, 2009
In March of 2009, JCK Senior Editor, Rob Bates, wrote "The Frugal Consumer: When Shoppers Lose the Urge to Splurge" . The article illustrates the growing concerns American consumers face and how they are cutting back on spending and becoming more careful about what they buy. Experts explained the new consumer psychology that the U.S. recession instilled within consumers. John H. Rittenhouse says that loyalty is becoming critical and that stores need to understand what creates faithful customers. According to his surveys, helpful people, merchandise in stock, a pleasant atmosphere, and everyday low prices generate more loyalty than sales, coupons, and reward programs. He also noted that more consumers are listing price as the number one factor in purchasing, but he agrees that discounting doesn't create lasting customers.
Cavallino Presents Consumer Behavior Patterns at the 2009 National Retail Federation Conference
In January of 2009, Cavallino LLC conducted a market research study on consumer shopping intentions. Primary findings showed that 69% of all consumers plan to spend less in 2009. The study was presented at the National Retail Federation 96th Annual Convention and Expo. Many consumers report changing where they spent their holiday dollars in 2008, the study found. This is significant, according to Cavallino, because the numbers collected for 2008 will set the tone for shopping in 2009.
Using the Cavallino Ninth Annual National Shopping Behavior Study as a barometer, John H. Rittenhouse said that interest in one-time bargains is waning. "Shoppers want consistent value and everyday low prices. This is why the Walmarts and Targets of the world will grab a bigger share of consumer spending in 2009."
In December of 2007, John H. Rittenhouse was interviewed by CNBC regarding consumer behavior.
Cavallino's Robert Heller Speaks on Restoring Confidence in Financial Markets
Robert Heller's speech on "Restoring Confidence In Financial Markets"

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