Rob Newman

I've led sales and operations transformations across retail and distribution networks, including Fouka Furniture, Discounters Pool and Spa Warehouse, Target Canada, Zellers, and The Bay. My work spans multi-site P&L accountability, operational integrations, new site openings, inventory optimization, labour planning, and enterprise growth.

At Discounters Pool and Spa Warehouse, I positioned two businesses for resale ahead of schedule and under budget, achieved 100% sales growth, reduced shrink below 1%, and delivered a 98% in-stock rate. At Fouka Furniture, I built the operational foundation to scale beyond $10M in revenue, drove double-digit sales growth, and improved customer reviews to 4.9 stars.

Today, as a fractional COO, I help senior executives improve revenue, reduce expenses, strengthen operational processes, and turn complex change into actionable plans. I bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to building accountable teams, practical controls, and sustainable EBITDA improvement.