Retail in the Red: BDO’s Bi-Annual Bankruptcy Update

By Retail & Consumer Products Practice Leaders | March 26, 2019

Retail in the Red: BDO’s Bi-Annual Bankruptcy Update

Despite a strong economy, marked by healthy consumer spending, low unemployment levels and controlled inflation rates, the U.S. retail industry saw several high-profile bankruptcy filings in the second half of 2018. On the heels of a mixed holiday sales season, what is the outlook for retail bankruptcies and store closures in 2019? BDO’s latest Retail in the Red report has the answers.

By Retail & Consumer Products Practice Leaders | March 19, 2019

Minimizing Tax Liability without QIP Guidance

By Natalie Kotlyar | February 06, 2019

BDO’s 2019 Retail Rationalized Survey

By Natalie Kotlyar | January 31, 2019

Video: Brick-and-Mortar Retailing Goes Experiential

By Retail & Consumer Products Practice Leaders | January 25, 2019

Retailers Will Feel Shutdown Impact For Many Months

By Retail & Consumer Products Practice Leaders | January 18, 2019

Private Equity’s Retail Portfolio Companies Adapt to the Wayfair Decision

The South Dakota v. Wayfair decision has added another layer of complexity for retailers and their private equity owners amid an already challenging landscape.

By Retail & Consumer Products Practice Leaders | January 08, 2019

Navigating the New Age of Retail Real Estate

Despite strong year-end sales, the U.S. retail landscape remains rife with uncertainty as retail bankruptcies and store closures continue to gain momentum. Meanwhile, mall operators and retail REITs, left with vacant spaces from shuttered retailers, are eager to find a way to...

By Retail & Consumer Products Practice Leaders | December 10, 2018

Supply Chain Fraud: Risk Management for Retail & Consumer Products Companies

Given the sheer complexity and scale of supply chains today, it’s no surprise that fraud poses a larger threat to organizations today than ever before. Are retail and consumer products companies taking the appropriate steps to protect themselves?

By Jennifer Valdivia | December 05, 2018

The New Revenue Recognition Standard: Are Privately Held Retailers Ready?

Is your retail business ready for FASB’s new revenue recognition standard (ASC 606)? While the compliance deadline for public companies has already passed, nonpublic organizations must apply the new revenue recognition standard to annual reporting periods beginning after Dec...

By Retail & Consumer Products Practice Leaders | November 13, 2018

GDPR: What Retailers Need to Know About the New Era of Data Privacy

The GDPR requires that retailers take a holistic approach to data privacy governance, and the penalties of noncompliance are severe.

By Natalie Kotlyar | November 08, 2018

Holiday Shopping 2018: Nothing Beats a Bargain—BDO Consumer Beat Survey

Holiday shopping season is among us and, this year, consumers are prioritizing deals over other perks. Our latest Consumer Beat Survey unpacks what retailers need to know about consumers’ holiday shopping motivators.