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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...

5/14/2025 5:11:18 PM

The Changing Landscape of Department Stores and American Retail: Death or Evolution?

By Keith Jelinek Chris Ventry Frank Jones +1 more...

For more than a century, department stores were a cornerstone of American retail. The stores offered convenience and a wide (and...

5/14/2025 3:32:02 PM

CMS Civil Monetary Penalties and Intermediate Sanctions Issued in 2025 – Themes your Medicare Plan Should Look Out For

By Jeffrey Low Dorothy DeAngelis

This year there have been several Civil Monetary Penalties1 (CMP) and an Intermediate Sanction2 issued by the Centers for Medicare and...

5/13/2025 8:47:13 PM

Where's My MOIC: Don't Let the Tariffs Eat Your Earnings!

By Elliot Fuhr Keith Jelinek Joe D'Ascoli +1 more...

Strategic Action in the Face of Tariff Uncertainty In today's volatile trade environment, companies face a critical challenge: how to...

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...

5/9/2025 5:52:14 PM

UK Economic Overview

By Craig Bowen Geraint Thomas

Announcements this week of further reductions to the Bank of England Bank Rate and trade agreements with the U.S. and India are welcome...

5/1/2025 7:11:26 PM

Pet Industry Spotlight - May 2025

By Jesse Lehman Rick Maicki Sahithi Tupuri

The pet industry in the United States has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with spending reaching $152 billion in 2024, a testament to...

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...

4/18/2025 1:00:35 PM

Dry Pet Food Manufacturing - Process Overview & Operational Improvement Opportunities

By Jesse Lehman Rick Maicki Sahithi Tupuri

Executive Summary The pet food manufacturing industry stands at a critical juncture of technological advancement and increasing consumer...

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...

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