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Retail and consumer product companies seek stability and predictability, but dynamic market conditions are creating unexpected headwinds.
Unforeseen supply chain delays, economic turbulence and rapid demand pattern changes are just a few of the disruptive trends reshaping the retail landscape. Effectively navigating these industry-wide issues requires insight, innovation and intent.
At BDO, we arm retail and consumer product companies with data-driven insights, honest perspective and innovative thinking to help future-proof their business. Bringing hands-on industry experience, our people are dedicated to helping retailers meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Offering a comprehensive suite of assurance, tax, technology and advisory services, BDO provides both strategic direction and execution to enable retailers to adapt, pivot and sustain growth. From liquidity issues to evolving customer preferences to the shift to sustainability, we can help.
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60-Second Retail Podcast Series
Every day, new events and hurdles arise that retailers must navigate. A disruptive retailer gains market share. A social platform offers a new opportunity to reach customers. A regulation is introduced that impacts retailers’ compliance status. Understanding the issues and their impacts are the first steps to addressing them.
Tune in to BDO’s 60-Second Retail Podcast to stay in-the-know on the latest news and trends shaping the retail and consumer products industry.
Retail & Consumer Products Insights
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2023 BDO Retail CFO Outlook Survey
January 30, 20232023 BDO Retail CFO Outlook Survey
January 30, 20232023 BDO Retail CFO Outlook Survey
Canada Ramps Up Efforts to Eliminate Forced and Child Labor in Supply Chains
May 25, 2023Canada Ramps Up Efforts to Eliminate Forced and Child Labor in Supply Chains
May 25, 2023On May 3, 2023, the Canadian Parliament passed a bill (Bill S-211) focused on environmental, social and government (ESG) policy, entitled “An Act to Enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to Amend the Customs Tariff” (Act).
60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 133: Mapping the Customer Journey to the CX
May 22, 202360-second Retail Podcast - Episode 133: Mapping the Customer Journey to the CX
May 22, 2023How can retailers tie the difference between the customer journey and the customer experience (CX) together? And what value can be unlocked by doing so? Tune into this episode where Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, answers these important questions.
60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 132: The Dynamic Shopping Experience Value Proposition
May 15, 202360-second Retail Podcast - Episode 132: The Dynamic Shopping Experience Value Proposition
May 15, 2023Tune into this episode where we are once again joined by Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, who explains how the advancements in technology are leading to better data collection and more innovative ways of employing that data.
60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 131: NFTS Drive Omnichannel Relationships for Retailers
May 8, 202360-second Retail Podcast - Episode 131: NFTS Drive Omnichannel Relationships for Retailers
May 8, 2023What exactly is an NFT? And how can they be leveraged to improve a company's digital presence and build relationships with consumers? Tune into this episode to hear Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, explain the value proposition of NFTs for retailers looking to take their brand virtual.
60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 130: Virtual Branding's Rapid Evolution
May 1, 202360-second Retail Podcast - Episode 130: Virtual Branding's Rapid Evolution
May 1, 2023Now that the Metaverse has been around for a bit, have brands changed the way they are leveraging this important platform? Are there any lessons to be learned from retailers who have activated in the virtual world? In this episode we are joined by Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, to discuss just how rapidly the virtual world is evolving and the trends to watch out for.
60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 129: Is There a Retail Talent Shortage?
April 24, 202360-second Retail Podcast - Episode 129: Is There a Retail Talent Shortage?
April 24, 2023Is there a talent shortage happening in the retail industry? How can retailers circumvent the negative impacts this issue may bring? Tune into this episode where Ross Forman, Managing Director in the Workplace Operations & Strategy Group at BDO USA, speaks with us about this very important topic.
60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 128: Resale Grows Beyond Apparel
April 14, 202360-second Retail Podcast - Episode 128: Resale Grows Beyond Apparel
April 14, 2023In this episode we dive into some of the staggering growth statistics we've been tracking over the last few years, delve into why consumers are shifting their spending to the resale market, and discuss some ways retailers can win back the consumer's attention and wallet.
U.S. Senate Committee Expands Alleged Forced Labor Probe Involving Major Automakers to Suppliers
April 12, 2023U.S. Senate Committee Expands Alleged Forced Labor Probe Involving Major Automakers to Suppliers
April 12, 2023The U.S. Senate Committee is expanding its probe into alleged forced labor involving major automakers to their suppliers.
60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 127: Is There a New Business Attire Category on the Market?
April 10, 202360-second Retail Podcast - Episode 127: Is There a New Business Attire Category on the Market?
April 10, 2023We’re seeing a shift in the types of clothes that consumers are purchasing as of late, with more business attire flying off the shelves at a lot of retailers. But business attire doesn't look quite the same as it did pre-pandemic. Could there be a new business attire category on the market? Tune into this episode where James McNamara, Partner in Core Tax Services at BDO USA, speaks with us about one of the bigger fads we've seen emerge in post-pandemic times.
60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 126: Retail in the Red 2H 2022
April 3, 202360-second Retail Podcast - Episode 126: Retail in the Red 2H 2022
April 3, 2023Tune into this episode to hear what David Berliner, Partner & National Leader of Business Restructuring at BDO USA, thinks is in store for the industry as we move full steam ahead into 2023.
Retail in the Red: BDO Bi-Annual Bankruptcy Update
March 27, 2023Retail in the Red: BDO Bi-Annual Bankruptcy Update
March 27, 2023An overview of the state of U.S. retail in the second half of 2022, including bankruptcies and store closings.
How BDO Helps Retailers and Lenders in Distress
March 16, 2023How BDO Helps Retailers and Lenders in Distress
March 16, 2023Read a sampling of our client case studies to learn how we can potentially help your business get back on its feet.
60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 125: BNPL: A Debt Timebomb in the Making?
March 8, 202360-second Retail Podcast - Episode 125: BNPL: A Debt Timebomb in the Making?
March 8, 2023In this episode we examine why BNPL has become so popular with consumers, and discuss the growing risks retailers are taking on in today's economy in order to spur big ticket item sales.
60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 124: International Edition - Retail Trends Across the Pond and Stateside
March 8, 202360-second Retail Podcast - Episode 124: International Edition - Retail Trends Across the Pond and Stateside
March 8, 2023Listen in to the very first episode of 60-second Retail - International Edition, where we are joined by Laura McNaughton, Consumer Brands M&A Partner for BDO UK, to do a side-by-side comparison of the U.K. and U.S. retail markets and uncover some interesting insights.
Enhance Your Network Strategy with BDO
March 2, 2023Enhance Your Network Strategy with BDO
March 2, 2023Whether you want to reduce reliance on one location, optimize and move your current locations, address shrinking operating margins, improve agility or support growth, BDO can help you achieve those goals.
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