About Rise Collective
As the founders of Rise Collective, we have a combined 40 years of experience building retail brands and products at companies that range from start-ups to Fortune 500s. This gives us a unique edge that includes offering a best-in-class skill set, access to premier vendors, and partnering with top talent.
Our focus is working with brands looking for support in retail strategy focused around merchandising, product development, and sourcing.
Our approach is highly collaborative and relationship-driven.
We integrate with existing internal teams from the ground up
to establish a seamless and synergistic partnership. We also leverage our influential industry connections to custom-meet
your business-growth needs.
Founders
Liz Andarcia
Liz brings over 20 years of experience as an award-winning sourcing executive. She is well-versed in cultivating strong, sustainable supply chains as well as expanding sourcing operations into new vendors and markets. She has invaluable expertise in product development from design through shipping and cost-saving initiatives.
Kristen Eyler
Kristen is a merchandising executive with 20 years of experience driving growth for iconic retail brands. She brings passion and industry expertise to driving revenue growth,
multi-channel assortment merchandising, strategy and product development, market analysis and positioning, margin optimization, and building out teams and talent.
Liz and Kristen met during their tenured careers at Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn Brands, where they spent years developing iconic products. Together, they traveled extensively through Asia meeting with manufacturers year after year, and collection after collection. Their most influential shared skillset is their expertise in helping companies of all sizes set and bring to market a product plan that supports the brand’s vision. Having directed teams across a multi-billion dollar organization, the duo excels at collaborating with C-level executives as well as emerging talent.
Kristen Eyler
Liz Andarcia
Most momentous career experience:
My first sourcing trip overseas to India, China, Taiwan, and Thailand. I fell in love with the art and science of bringing products to life.
Favorite Item(s) in my home:
Rugs that I picked up during travels to Morocco, Turkey, and Mexico
Favorite Accent color:
Neutrals with a pop of color from rugs, artwork, and textiles
Guilty pleasure(s):
Scrolling social media
Most momentous career experience:
The first time I watched a product that I had helped concept, design, and buy being made in front of my eyes by rug artisans in China.
Favorite Item(s) in my home:
My childhood furniture that is now in my sons’ room. Paintings by my mother-in-law. A ceramic bowl with my wedding flowers pressed into it.
Favorite Accent color:
Hits of black or metallic to accent a colorful palette.
Guilty pleasure(s):
Haribo gummy bears, champagne cocktails, and chips & guacamole.