Michael Appel

Michael Appel

Michael Appel is a managing director and retail practice leader at Getzler Henrich & Associates, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected middle-market corporate restructurings and operations improvement firms. Mr. Appel has expertise in women’s apparel, accessories, menswear, childrenswear, and all categories of home furnishings across department stores, specialty stores, luxury, off-price, and direct response channels of distribution. He can be reached at 917-789-3615 or mappel@getzlerhenrich.com.
Timeless Lessons From 50 Years at Retail’s Cutting Edge

There’s been a seismic shift in retail over the past five decades and I’ve had the privilege of a front-row seat. As a Harvard Business School (HBS) student in 1971, I was already captivated by the world of retail. Between my first and second years at HBS, I had the privilege of working at Bloomingdale's,…