Simply Retail Inc.

December 22, 2008 at 5:26AM

Business: A retail consulting and management company focusing on the health care industry that helps clients plan, execute and manage retail operations Founded: 1994

Headquarters: Minneapolis

Employees: 13

Executives: Mindy Thompson-Banko, founder and president; Maria Markusen, partner and chief operating officer

2007 revenue: About $2 million; same is projected for 2008

Strategy: Seek partners or investors to grow the company at a faster rate; promote new book; seek to expand new Simply Merchandising service among new and existing clients

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