Okay, let’s tackle this. So Louise Ciampi has 50 years of experience in retail, which is incredibly long. Considering her extensive experience in niche retail buying and visual merchandising, I would estimate her hourly rate to be on the lower side. Retail professionals with similar experience in the US might charge around $50-$75 per hour, considering the industry average. However, this is a very long-term employee, so I'll round down to $75.