Justin Kerzner

Justin Kerzner is an entrepreneur and retail innovator who co-founded and served as President of Naked Retail Group, a company that aimed to revolutionize the retail experience for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.13 Here are some key details about Justin Kerzner:

Professional Background

Naked Retail Group: Kerzner co-founded Naked Retail Group, which operated collaborative retail spaces in New York City. The company allowed smaller, primarily digital-native brands to rent space in prime retail locations for short-term periods, typically a few months at a time.13 This model provided DTC brands an opportunity to test physical retail without the high costs and long-term commitments of traditional leases.

Business Model Innovation: Under Kerzner's leadership, Naked Retail Group offered a comprehensive solution for brands entering brick-and-mortar retail:

• Curated brand partnerships in shared spaces
• Store design and buildout
• Staffing and inventory management
• Data sharing on sales and foot traffic13

Previous Ventures: Before Naked Retail Group, Kerzner had created a direct-to-consumer leather goods brand. His experience trying to bring this brand into physical retail inspired the concept for Naked Retail Group.1

Current Role

As of 2024, Justin Kerzner is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Magic Molecule, a company based in New York City.45

Education

Kerzner has a strong educational background, including attending St. John's University School of Law.5

Career Transition

Naked Retail Group ceased operations in December 2021.2 Following this, Kerzner mentioned working on a new retail venture scheduled to open in August 2022, which he described as a "completely different concept and category" from Naked Retail Group.2

Justin Kerzner's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/justin-kerzner-90244853.5