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10/20/2025 12:59:48 PM

U.S. Pet Grooming & Boarding: Ankura Industry Spotlight (October 2025)

By Rick Maicki John Frehse David Tait +3 more...

The U.S. pet industry remains a growth powerhouse, with spending hitting $152 billion in 2024. The Pet Grooming & Boarding sector,...

10/15/2025 8:12:00 PM

The Q4 Gauntlet: Navigating Data Blackouts, Tariff Showdowns, and the November Trade Deadline (Ankura Monthly Economic Report)

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait +1 more...

Ankura's latest monthly economic tracker analyzes current market volatility amid the ongoing government shutdown and trade policy shifts....

10/15/2025 5:17:16 PM

The Impact Exchange: The Consumer May Break Retail: Holiday Outlook 2025

By John Frehse

The financial pressure of inflation, rising debt, and tariffs is changing how consumers shop – so what does this mean for retailers and...

10/2/2025 2:09:12 PM

Risky Business — Navigating Investigation Challenges for Private Companies

By Dan Torpey

Private companies, including family-owned businesses and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), face unique challenges in conducting...

10/1/2025 12:45:10 PM

The Impact Exchange: The Mexico Alternative: What American Business Needs to Know

By John Frehse

Ready to challenge some stereotypes about Mexico's workforce? On this episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse sits down with Ankura's...

9/9/2025 2:34:29 PM

Travel & Leisure - September 2025 Update

By Ankura OCFO

The U.S. hotel industry is facing a severe labor shortage in 2025 as over 71% of hotels report unfilled positions and annual turnover...

8/28/2025 8:27:43 PM

Balancing Act: The U.S. Economy in August 2025 — Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators Report

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Frank Jones +1 more...

The U.S. economy is experiencing mixed signals. Positive trends include a rebound in gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 3.0% in Q2,...

8/20/2025 3:18:56 PM

The Shifting Senior Living Landscape: Adapting to Policy, Financial, and Competitive Pressures

By Rick Maicki Keith Jelinek Matt Sgrignari +1 more...

Executive Summary The U.S. senior living industry is experiencing significant transformation as three major forces reshape the market...

8/14/2025 2:03:43 PM

Manufacturing Automation and Skilled Labor — Powerful Allies in Tariff Mitigation

By Rick Maicki Keith Jelinek Joe Ghesquiere +2 more...

Executive Summary As global supply chains face disruptions, escalating geopolitical pressures, and tariffs, manufacturing leaders must...

7/31/2025 12:50:19 PM

Navigating the Inflection Point: Opportunities and Disruptions in the U.S. Auto Aftermarket

By Rick Maicki Keith Jelinek Joe Ghesquiere +2 more...

The U.S. auto aftermarket is undergoing significant changes, influenced by a complex global tariff system, rapid advancements in vehicle...

7/30/2025 6:38:23 PM

From Sidelined to Central: Why Executive-Led Change Management is the Ultimate Differentiator

By Ryan Tabor Kevin Cowherd Chris Baldridge

This is the fourth article in our series on creating a healthy transformation program culture. We have established the foundation through...

7/23/2025 5:27:22 PM

Is the Economy Shifting? Ankura's July 2025 U.S. Economic Tracker Reveals Key Trends

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Joe Ghesquiere +1 more...

Ankura's Monthly Economic Tracker for July 2025 delivers a comprehensive U.S. economic overview, highlighting critical shifts. Real gross...

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