Take the guesswork out of sourcing and product development.

Led by industry veteran Kevin Butnik, KJB Global is a sourcing consultancy with a competitive edge.

With nearly two decades of product development experience at industry-leading brands, Kevin is able to draw from an impressive roster of trusted manufacturers and a network of relationships across the retail, design, and hospitality landscape.

How We Can Help

Expert Guidance

Are you an emerging or established brand in the retail, hospitality, or interior design industry? We can provide expert guidance on product lifecycle management, cost and quality engineering, supplier vetting, and tariff strategy.

Business Development

If you are a manufacturer, we can represent your business by generating new leads and managing your existing client base, while also providing insights on the trade show and retail landscape.

Vendor Referrals

Looking for new suppliers to launch a product line, diversify your sourcing base, or expand into a new product category? We can make introductions to vetted manufacturers as well as trusted product designers.

Product Development

Are you in need of additional, temporary manpower? We are available for product development support on a part-time basis.

Product Specialties

  • Certified manufacturers across the global

  • Dinnerware, glassware, flatware, hurricanes; ceramic, glass, metal, and mixed materials

  • Luggage, totes, small leather goods, handbags

  • Decorative items in a mix of materials for year-round or seasonal display

  • Store buildouts, window displays, fixtures, furniture

  • Bedding, towels, and rugs

  • Candles, incense, and accessories

  • Private label and licensing

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Meet Kevin

Kevin Butnik has spent his career at top-tier brands both large and small.

Kevin got his start at Henri Bendel, facilitating the launch of its private label program and helping the company grow from a single flagship on New York’s Fifth Avenue to dozens of stores across the US. He continued to build his expertise at Ralph Lauren and West Elm, traveling to factories around the globe, developing relationships, building cultural fluency, and absorbing product knowledge on a wide range of product types. At Apparatus, Kevin gained insights into in-house manufacturing processes, the interior design space, and how to meet the needs of an exacting clientele.

Throughout his career, Kevin has maintained connections with leading manufacturers and with former colleagues now scattered across the industry.

Kevin relishes the process of bringing designers’ products to life through creative problem-solving and making connections. He looks forward to sharing that passion with you!