Billy Nichols is responsible for valuing inventory and supervising the operations of the liquidation sales for GA Group Retail Solutions. Some of his notable transactions include Hancock Fabrics, Toys R US, Bon Ton, Circuit City, Borders Book Stores, Tower Records, Linens & Things, FAO Schwartz, Modell's Sporting Goods, Payless Shoe Source and many more. Nichols is also highly involved with our Store Opening program for retailers and our Bank Appraisal division assisting them in values. Before he joined the Company in 1994, Nichols spent 10 years as the Head of Operations and Merchandising for Beards Catalog Showroom and has more than 5 decades of experience in all phases of retail. His areas of expertise include store planning, operations, merchandise buying and understanding the changes in the retail market and how the customers shop.