1/15/2025 4:41:01 PM Preparing for Impending Tariffs: A Strategic Necessity By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait Corinne Lim Mark Voges +2 more... Show less Ankura's Performance Improvement team outlines the critical need for strategic planning due to imminent tariff changes impacting U.S....
12/30/2024 7:51:52 PM Thriving Amidst Turmoil: Restaurants Battle Rising Costs and Delivery Surges to Secure 2025 Success By Ankura OCFO In a year characterized by changes for the restaurant industry, including food and labor pricing increases, bankruptcies and liquidity...
12/18/2024 2:00:02 PM 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...
12/17/2024 7:00:35 PM 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...
12/6/2024 1:00:27 PM 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...
11/27/2024 2:00:30 PM 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...
11/26/2024 7:53:46 PM 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...
11/25/2024 7:03:36 PM 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,...
11/25/2024 2:00:54 PM 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...
11/25/2024 2:00:27 PM 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...
11/20/2024 3:55:27 PM 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...
11/19/2024 2:00:51 PM 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...