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10 Jun, 2024 Transforming Merchandise Planning with Ankura By Michael Casey Jesse Lehman Sara Bakacs Executive Summary In the dynamic world of merchandise planning, many companies have long relied on the versatility and user-friendliness...
07 Jun, 2024 UK Economic Indicators By Craig Bowen In this latest report, the UK Economic Indicator, our Performance Improvement team provides an overview of the macroeconomy and insight...
05 Jun, 2024 Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Navigating the Future of Workforce Dynamics in Retail - Part 7 By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki How Will Evolving Consumer Behaviors, Technological Innovations, and Economic Trends Shape the Future of the Retail Workforce? The retail...
04 Jun, 2024 Unlocking Shopper Loyalty: Innovative Strategies for Supermarkets To Drive Repeat Business By Richard O'Brien Only 1% of grocery shoppers remain loyal to a single storeAcquiring a new shopper costs 5-25X of retaining existing onesThe average...
30 May, 2024 Premium Pet Food - Industry Snapshot By Jesse Lehman Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Chris Ventry +1 more... Show less Market Overview The pet food industry has undergone significant evolution over the years, driven by changing consumer preferences,...
29 May, 2024 Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators Overview [May 2024] By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Consumer debt continues to climb. Total household debt rose by $184 billion to reach $17.69 trillion; mortgage balances increased by $190...
29 May, 2024 Challenging Conditions for Restaurant Sector in CQ1-2024 By Ankura OCFO With a 2.82% contraction in the Restaurant Index, the sector faces top-line growth hurdles and consumer caution. Amid economic...
28 May, 2024 Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Five Key Strategies for Optimizing Workforce Management - Part 6 By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki What Practical Steps Can Retailers Take to Overcome Labor Challenges in the Omnichannel Marketplace? In navigating the dynamic labor...
22 May, 2024 Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Learning From the Leaders in Omnichannel Innovation - Part 5 By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki How Are Leading Retailers Redefining the Shopping Experience With Successful Omnichannel Strategies? Many retailers have successfully...
16 May, 2024 Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Mastering Decision-Making and Metrics for Omnichannel Efficiency - Part 4 By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki How Can Retailers Refine Their Omnichannel Strategies Through Effective Decision-Making and Precise Success Metrics? Current headwinds in...
08 May, 2024 Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: The Role of Technology Advancements and Shifting Consumer Expectations - Part 3 By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki How is the omnichannel shift reshaping retail with technology and changing consumer expectations? Current headwinds in the retail labor...