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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...

5/13/2025 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...

5/1/2025 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...

4/16/2025 4:10:02 PM

An Executive's Guide to Establishing and Leveraging Guiding Principles for Successful Enterprise Transformations

By Ryan Tabor

In the fast-paced world of business, transformation is a necessity for organizations aiming to remain competitive and relevant. As an...

4/16/2025 3:43:18 PM

Navigating the New Tariff Reality: A CFO's Strategic Playbook

By Elliot Fuhr

In the wake of the "Liberation Day" tariff measures and ongoing global trade tensions, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) face unprecedented...

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...

3/28/2025 1:00:52 PM

Surcharge Creep: How Shippers Can Adapt

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

Navigating Surcharge Creep: How Shippers Can Adapt While the U.S. parcel delivery market has been rapidly evolving over the last several...

3/27/2025 1:49:09 PM

The Impact Exchange: Consumer Debt Levels Are Telling Us Something — Are We Listening?

By John Frehse Keith Jelinek

Today, consumers have a relatively positive outlook on the economy, while the economy is showing us signs that we shouldn't. In this...

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