18 Dec, 2024 Food Safety and Quality: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure By Jesse Lehman Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait Quinton Ndyajunwoha +2 more... Show less Executive Summary The consumer-packaged goods and restaurant industries play a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing a...
17 Dec, 2024 Navigating the Holiday Rush: Key Strategies for Restaurant Success By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Sara Bakacs John Frehse Lauren Herder Mona Mahal +3 more... Show less The holiday season presents a unique opportunity for restaurants to not only capitalize on increased consumer spending but also to...
06 Dec, 2024 Navigating the Holiday Hustle: Ankura's Insights into Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Dynamics By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Chris Ventry Richard O'Brien Sara Bakacs Jesse Lehman +3 more... Show less As the holiday season enters its final three weeks, retailers face the dual challenge of capitalizing on robust consumer spending while...
27 Nov, 2024 Winning the Holiday Retail Race: Strategic Supply Chain Planning for Peak Profitability By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Frank Jones In this interview, moderator Keith Jelinek, co-leader of our Performance Improvement Advisory Practice, discusses part five of a...
26 Nov, 2024 Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators Overview [November 2024] By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Consumer sentiment has significantly improved yet concerns linger. While gas prices have decreased and overall inflation has slowed, debt...
25 Nov, 2024 Pet Industry Holiday Spotlight By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Sahithi Tupuri Jesse Lehman Chris Ventry David Tait +3 more... Show less The pet industry continues to evolve as consumer demand for premium services grows. From luxury boarding to specialized transportation,...
25 Nov, 2024 ShopTalk Fall Spotlight By Keith Jelinek Chris Ventry Devon Holland Rick Maicki +1 more... Show less Last month, we attended ShopTalk Fall, where thousands of brands and retailers across the globe gathered in Downtown Chicago to discuss...
25 Nov, 2024 Winning the Holiday Retail Race: Maximizing E-Commerce Strategies to Drive Traffic and Convert Sales By Keith Jelinek Sara Bakacs Frank Jones In this interview, moderator Keith Jelinek, co-leader of our Performance Improvement Advisory Practice, continues Ankura's five-part...
20 Nov, 2024 Winning the Holiday Retail Race: Maximizing Store and Field Leadership Effectiveness By Keith Jelinek Richard O'Brien Frank Jones In this interview, moderator Keith Jelinek, co-leader of Ankura's Performance Improvement Advisory Practice, engages with Richard O'Brien...
19 Nov, 2024 Winning the Holiday Retail Race: Strategic Insights for Replenishment and Allocation By Keith Jelinek Jesse Lehman Frank Jones In this interview, moderator Keith Jelinek, co-leader of our Performance Improvement Advisory Practice, leads part two of a five-part...
13 Nov, 2024 October in the Restaurant Industry Headlined by an E. Coli Outbreak at the Golden Arches and Muted Stock Performances By Ankura OCFO This month's update covers the McDonald's E. coli outbreak response, new franchise expansions, and mixed stock performances amid a...
12 Nov, 2024 Winning the Holiday Retail Race: Crafting the Perfect Pitch & Targeted Strategies for Diverse Generations By Keith Jelinek Chris Ventry In this interview, moderator Keith Jelinek, co-lead of our Performance Improvement Advisory Practice, kicks off Ankura's five-part series...