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7/17/2025 12:59:14 PM

Sporting Goods Industry Spotlight: Trends, Growth, and Key Market Dynamics (July 2025)

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait +2 more...

The U.S. sporting goods industry is experiencing dynamic growth — projected to hit $128 billion by 2030 — driven by an increasingly...

7/15/2025 1:30:35 PM

Consumer Gloom? Discount Stores Boom: Discount Store Spotlight

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Chris Ventry +2 more...

The discount retail sector is experiencing a significant upswing in 2025 and share prices in the sector are outperforming major stock...

6/25/2025 8:49:09 PM

Mixed Signals in the U.S. Economy: Insights from U.S. Consumer, Housing, and Retail Trends in 2025 (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - June 2025)

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

The U.S. economy in May 2025 shows mixed signals. While non-farm payroll employment increased and wages outpaced inflation, real GDP...

6/20/2025 7:19:58 PM

Tariffs Stall Trucking’s Road to Recovery: Ankura Trucking Industry Spotlight - Q2 2025

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait +2 more...

The U.S. trucking industry's recovery faces significant headwinds in Q2 2025, primarily due to recent tariff policy volatility. Despite...

5/23/2025 2:54:03 PM

U.S. Economy: Navigating Tariffs and Consumer Fears (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - May 2025)

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

The U.S. economy is currently in flux, with the outlook for the next few months heavily influenced by the impact of tariffs, which...

5/19/2025 8:02:55 PM

Enhancing Pharmacy Oversight and Auditing Practices

By Jeffrey Low Jed Smith

The following discussion highlights key compliance considerations for both existing pharmacies and new market entrants looking to thrive...

5/13/2025 6:08:46 PM

The AI Imperative: Forging Consumer Banking's Future Through Artificial Intelligence

By Christopher Sicuranza Brad Schaltenbrand Bennet Habliston +1 more...

Consumer Banking is undergoing a profound transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Financial institutions must accelerate...

4/24/2025 7:16:31 PM

Consumer Sentiment Decline and Trade Tariffs Shape U.S. Economic Outlook - (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - April 2025)

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Frank Jones

Ankura's April update on key U.S. economic indicators reveals a stark drop in consumer sentiment, reaching its lowest point since June...

4/22/2025 5:24:48 PM

GLP-1 Drugs: Catalysts for a Healthier Lifestyle and a Revolution in Consumer Spending

By Juliana Malhotra Chris Ventry Keith Jelinek +1 more...

As increased usage of Glucagon-like peptide medications, or “GLP-1s,” sweeps the country and reshapes consumer behavior, a noticeable...

4/17/2025 6:27:00 PM

Supply Chain Strategy: A Permanent Seat at the Top Table

By Craig Bowen Geraint Thomas

The global supply chain has faced unprecedented disruptions, exposing vulnerabilities and reshaping consumer demands. These challenges...

3/28/2025 6:27:51 PM

The $15 Dilemma: How Rising Wages are Putting Unprecedented Pressure on Senior Living

By Sahithi Tupuri Matt Sgrignari Juliana Malhotra +2 more...

Introduction The senior living industry faces unprecedented pressure from rising minimum wages. In an industry already facing high labor...

3/28/2025 3:05:11 PM

2025's Discount Retail Dilemma: Managing Inflation and Competition Challenges

By Rick Maicki Chris Ventry Corinne Lim +1 more...

Facing fierce competition and unyielding cost pressures, discount retailers are at a crossroads in 2025. As inflationary trends persist...

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