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![My Video Conference Has Just Been Zoom-Bombed. Now What Do I Do?]()
My Video Conference Has Just Been Zoom-Bombed. Now What Do I Do?
An uninvited guest crashing your video conference is a threat to your company’s reputation. Here are the steps to take to mitigate damage and restore confidence.
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![OFAC Will See You Now]()
OFAC Will See You Now
Your company may face increased likelihood of sanctions investigation and enforcement following the unprecedented MOU signed between the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Delaware Department of Justice.
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![Yes, You Can Raise Your Prices During a Pandemic]()
Yes, You Can Raise Your Prices During a Pandemic
Understanding the regulations and economic conditions that govern the pricing of goods and services is key to determining whether an allegation of price gouging has merit or is frivolous.
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![The Apparel Industry: Tailored for a New Era]()
The Apparel Industry: Tailored for a New Era
How is shopping behavior expected to change in the post-pandemic world? An FTI Consulting survey of 1,000 consumers provides insights for the apparel industry.
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![The Great Retail Gulf Offers Unique Opportunities]()
The Great Retail Gulf Offers Unique Opportunities
In an ongoing series, the FTI Journal looks at opportunities for private equity in distressed M&A given the pandemic-affected economy. Here is a snapshot of the retail and consumer products industry.
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![Retailers in Transformation: Are You Ready?]()
Retailers in Transformation: Are You Ready?
Operating in the status quo is a death blow for retailers. To survive, companies need to evolve. Here are a few steps they can take to drive a successful transformation.
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![U.S. Businesses Ask: What Are My Options in Asia for Low Cost Sourcing of Goods?]()
U.S. Businesses Ask: What Are My Options in Asia for Low Cost Sourcing of Goods?
As the tariff dispute between the U.S. and China continues to create uncertainty, U.S. businesses are considering all alternatives to maintain cost-effective production.
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![Blending Health, Wellness, and Beauty: A Growing Convergence]()
Blending Health, Wellness, and Beauty: A Growing Convergence
A booming market created by the convergence of the health and wellness category with beauty is creating new opportunities for investors and retailers. Call it “beauty from the inside out.”
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![A Menu of Possibilities for Grocery in the Digital Age]()
A Menu of Possibilities for Grocery in the Digital Age
What American food retailers can learn from China’s push to integrate e-commerce mobile technology into existing brick-and-mortar
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![Despite Tariffs, Chinese Manufacturing Still the Most Cost-Effective Choice for U.S. Importers]()
Despite Tariffs, Chinese Manufacturing Still the Most Cost-Effective Choice for U.S. Importers
Here's what businesses need to consider when dealing with the uncertain environment.
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![Insider's Take: The Big Secret to Low-Cost Sourcing in China]()
Insider's Take: The Big Secret to Low-Cost Sourcing in China
U.S. brands looking to access China’s manufacturing base to produce global exports have many decisions to make. This one consideration can make all the difference.
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![Amazon Business: A Giant Awakens]()
Amazon Business: A Giant Awakens
The e-commerce juggernaut’s $10 billion B2B segment has been flying under the radar since it launched four years ago. Here’s what suppliers need to know right now.
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![If The Customer is King, Why Aren’t More Companies Paying Attention?]()
If The Customer is King, Why Aren’t More Companies Paying Attention?
Despite customer experience playing an outsized role in the success of business today, many organizations fail to recognize it as a competitive differentiator. Here’s why they should reconsider their position.
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![Survey: Retailers' Creative (and Aggressive) Initiatives Spur Optimism in a Beleaguered Industry]()
Survey: Retailers' Creative (and Aggressive) Initiatives Spur Optimism in a Beleaguered Industry
FTI Consulting’s survey of 100 top retailers revealed some hopeful news.
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![No, the Sky is Not Falling: Why the Business Media Needs to Refresh the Narrative About Retail]()
No, the Sky is Not Falling: Why the Business Media Needs to Refresh the Narrative About Retail
High profile failures in the retail sector are catnip for the business media. There’s another reality they’re overlooking.
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![Three Reasons Why Private Equity Might Want to Close the Door on Retailers]()
Three Reasons Why Private Equity Might Want to Close the Door on Retailers
Private equity had a banner year in 2017. So why did so many PE-backed retail businesses file for Chapter 11?
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![I’m a Retailer. Should I Ditch My Brick-and-Mortar Stores?]()
I’m a Retailer. Should I Ditch My Brick-and-Mortar Stores?
Senior Managing Director Christa Hart of FTI Consulting’s Retail and Consumer Products segment weighs in on the question that’s sending retailers into an existential crisis.
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![It's the Lease We Can Do: Bridging the Gap Between Store Retailers and Their Landlords]()
It's the Lease We Can Do: Bridging the Gap Between Store Retailers and Their Landlords
An FTI Consulting Survey shows that retailers and landlords are worlds apart when it comes to the future of in-store shopping.
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![Why the Endless Aisles of Amazon Can Be Good News for Brands and Retailers]()
Why the Endless Aisles of Amazon Can Be Good News for Brands and Retailers
A few select accommodations by the e-commerce giant could make for a win-win for all.
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![Understanding Profitable Sales Growth Gets a Little Easier with Price/Volume/Mix Analysis]()
Understanding Profitable Sales Growth Gets a Little Easier with Price/Volume/Mix Analysis
A simpler solution for analyzing how to grow revenue and profitability and the importance of product mix.
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![Co-Working Spaces: Big Solution for Small Businesses]()
Co-Working Spaces: Big Solution for Small Businesses
The boom in entrepreneurship and growth of independent workers is driving a demand for flexible and affordable office leasing in major US cities. For both landlords and tenants, co-working is an ideal solution.
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![A Yank’s Take on the Rise of U.S. Style Pre-Insolvency Restructuring]()
A Yank’s Take on the Rise of U.S. Style Pre-Insolvency Restructuring
As the U.S. system of restructuring and insolvency gains popularity in Australia and other parts of the world, Carlyn Taylor, Global Co-Leader of the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment of FTI Consulting, provides her perspective on this growing trend in a Q&A presented by the FTI Journal.
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![Reorganize Now or Liquidate Later?]()
Reorganize Now or Liquidate Later?
Why are so many chapter 11 retailers squeezed into liquidation?
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![One Continent. One Market. One Click?]()
One Continent. One Market. One Click?
The European Commission’s plan to create a digital single market that cuts across the national boundaries of the continent and boosts competition is gaining momentum. Now if the EC can just overcome those annoying regulatory hurdles...
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![Dead Malls Give Rise to New Town Centers]()
Dead Malls Give Rise to New Town Centers
With a soft consumer economy and rise in online shopping, the majority of U.S. malls are struggling. But a new, innovative solution for reinvention holds promise for both investors and local communities.
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![Retail Executives Go on a Shopping Spree for Solutions]()
Retail Executives Go on a Shopping Spree for Solutions
A bespoke playbook for success in the retail industry? Our exclusive FTI survey of 100 C-Suite retail executives reveals their individual concerns and strategies for battling back in a troubled industry.
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![Online, Offline or Both, Shoppers Call the Shots 24/7]()
Online, Offline or Both, Shoppers Call the Shots 24/7
No matter what you call the new kind of shopping—e-tailing, omnichannel, unified retail, O2O—consumers hold the power and are bending retail to their will. Adapting to that new reality is key to surviving and thriving. Here’s what to know.
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![Five Things Keeping Retailers Up at Night]()
Five Things Keeping Retailers Up at Night
An FTI survey of retail industry executives across the country reveals concerns about the future of shopping in America. Still, there’s room for optimism. What’s going on in the aisles?
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![To Buy Online or In-Store? That is the Question]()
To Buy Online or In-Store? That is the Question
Today’s shoppers hold the upper hand. They demand the unique benefits of shopping online as well as in-store when deciding when and how to buy. Wise retailers who incorporate the benefits of both into an omnichannel strategy stand the best chance of landing the sale.
-
![We’re All Fashionistas Now]()
We’re All Fashionistas Now
Consumers are wielding profound power in fashion retail thanks to the digital revolution. Retailers who adopt a “customer first” approach are best positioned to meet expectations. Those who resist risk losing their shirts.
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![Omnichannel for Retailers: It’s a Rocky Road to ROI]()
Omnichannel for Retailers: It’s a Rocky Road to ROI
When Amazon.com, the online retailing pioneer, celebrated its 20th anniversary in July of 2015 with its Prime Day sales, we were reminded that despite its youthful glow, the online channel for retail goods has reached middle age ...
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![The Rise of Analytics in E-discovery:]()
The Rise of Analytics in E-discovery:
There were just over 295,000 civil suits filed in U.S. district courts in 2014, an increase of 4 percent over 2013. On top of that, there were another 81,000 criminal cases (including fraud) filed.
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![The Cautious Investors’ Guide to Brazil]()
The Cautious Investors’ Guide to Brazil
It’s no secret that Brazil has been going through hard times and that investors — with good reason — regard the country as a high-risk environment.
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![UK Supermarket Wars Get Nasty]()
UK Supermarket Wars Get Nasty
As the British media enthusiastically reports on the conflict, the ongoing supermarket war in the United Kingdom is taking its toll on small food and drink suppliers.
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![Is “Business Ethics” an Oxymoron?]()
Is “Business Ethics” an Oxymoron?
Scandals. Fines. Show trials. These days, just doing business can appear almost criminal. While government-imposed regulation can soothe the public’s ire, it can also create burdensome costs and competitive disadvantages. To survive, businesses must perform reputational due diligence and create self-policing organizational cultures.
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![Ye Olde Supermarket]()
Ye Olde Supermarket
There are new combatants entering the already crowded food retailing market every day, and conventional supermarkets of yore keep taking it on the chin. Can the traditional supermarkets of our youths ever again be what they once were to shoppers? It’s not going to be easy.
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My Video Conference Has Just Been Zoom-Bombed. Now What Do I Do?
Jan 2021
An uninvited guest crashing your video conference is a threat to your company’s reputation. Here are the steps to take to mitigate damage and restore confidence.
OFAC Will See You Now
Dec 2020
Your company may face increased likelihood of sanctions investigation and enforcement following the unprecedented MOU signed between the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Delaware Department of Justice.
Yes, You Can Raise Your Prices During a Pandemic
Nov 2020
Understanding the regulations and economic conditions that govern the pricing of goods and services is key to determining whether an allegation of price gouging has merit or is frivolous.
The Apparel Industry: Tailored for a New Era
Jul 2020
How is shopping behavior expected to change in the post-pandemic world? An FTI Consulting survey of 1,000 consumers provides insights for the apparel industry.
The Great Retail Gulf Offers Unique Opportunities
May 2020
In an ongoing series, the FTI Journal looks at opportunities for private equity in distressed M&A given the pandemic-affected economy. Here is a snapshot of the retail and consumer products industry.
Retailers in Transformation: Are You Ready?
Feb 2020
Operating in the status quo is a death blow for retailers. To survive, companies need to evolve. Here are a few steps they can take to drive a successful transformation.
U.S. Businesses Ask: What Are My Options in Asia for Low Cost Sourcing of Goods?
Feb 2020
As the tariff dispute between the U.S. and China continues to create uncertainty, U.S. businesses are considering all alternatives to maintain cost-effective production.
Blending Health, Wellness, and Beauty: A Growing Convergence
Dec 2019
A booming market created by the convergence of the health and wellness category with beauty is creating new opportunities for investors and retailers. Call it “beauty from the inside out.”
A Menu of Possibilities for Grocery in the Digital Age
Sep 2019
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What American food retailers can learn from China’s push to integrate e-commerce mobile technology into existing brick-and-mortar
Despite Tariffs, Chinese Manufacturing Still the Most Cost-Effective Choice for U.S. Importers
Jun 2019
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Here's what businesses need to consider when dealing with the uncertain environment.
Insider's Take: The Big Secret to Low-Cost Sourcing in China
May 2019
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U.S. brands looking to access China’s manufacturing base to produce global exports have many decisions to make. This one consideration can make all the difference.
Amazon Business: A Giant Awakens
Apr 2019
The e-commerce juggernaut’s $10 billion B2B segment has been flying under the radar since it launched four years ago. Here’s what suppliers need to know right now.
If The Customer is King, Why Aren’t More Companies Paying Attention?
Mar 2019
Despite customer experience playing an outsized role in the success of business today, many organizations fail to recognize it as a competitive differentiator. Here’s why they should reconsider their position.
Survey: Retailers' Creative (and Aggressive) Initiatives Spur Optimism in a Beleaguered Industry
Oct 2018
FTI Consulting’s survey of 100 top retailers revealed some hopeful news.
No, the Sky is Not Falling: Why the Business Media Needs to Refresh the Narrative About Retail
Aug 2018
High profile failures in the retail sector are catnip for the business media. There’s another reality they’re overlooking.
Three Reasons Why Private Equity Might Want to Close the Door on Retailers
Jun 2018
Private equity had a banner year in 2017. So why did so many PE-backed retail businesses file for Chapter 11?
I’m a Retailer. Should I Ditch My Brick-and-Mortar Stores?
Mar 2018
-150x150.jpg)
Senior Managing Director Christa Hart of FTI Consulting’s Retail and Consumer Products segment weighs in on the question that’s sending retailers into an existential crisis.
It's the Lease We Can Do: Bridging the Gap Between Store Retailers and Their Landlords
Mar 2018
An FTI Consulting Survey shows that retailers and landlords are worlds apart when it comes to the future of in-store shopping.
Why the Endless Aisles of Amazon Can Be Good News for Brands and Retailers
Dec 2017
A few select accommodations by the e-commerce giant could make for a win-win for all.
Understanding Profitable Sales Growth Gets a Little Easier with Price/Volume/Mix Analysis
Dec 2017
A simpler solution for analyzing how to grow revenue and profitability and the importance of product mix.
Co-Working Spaces: Big Solution for Small Businesses
Aug 2017
The boom in entrepreneurship and growth of independent workers is driving a demand for flexible and affordable office leasing in major US cities. For both landlords and tenants, co-working is an ideal solution.
A Yank’s Take on the Rise of U.S. Style Pre-Insolvency Restructuring
Mar 2017
As the U.S. system of restructuring and insolvency gains popularity in Australia and other parts of the world, Carlyn Taylor, Global Co-Leader of the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment of FTI Consulting, provides her perspective on this growing trend in a Q&A presented by the FTI Journal.
Reorganize Now or Liquidate Later?
Jan 2017
-150x150.jpg)
Why are so many chapter 11 retailers squeezed into liquidation?
One Continent. One Market. One Click?
Dec 2016
The European Commission’s plan to create a digital single market that cuts across the national boundaries of the continent and boosts competition is gaining momentum. Now if the EC can just overcome those annoying regulatory hurdles...
Dead Malls Give Rise to New Town Centers
Oct 2016
With a soft consumer economy and rise in online shopping, the majority of U.S. malls are struggling. But a new, innovative solution for reinvention holds promise for both investors and local communities.
Retail Executives Go on a Shopping Spree for Solutions
Oct 2016
A bespoke playbook for success in the retail industry? Our exclusive FTI survey of 100 C-Suite retail executives reveals their individual concerns and strategies for battling back in a troubled industry.
Online, Offline or Both, Shoppers Call the Shots 24/7
Oct 2016
No matter what you call the new kind of shopping—e-tailing, omnichannel, unified retail, O2O—consumers hold the power and are bending retail to their will. Adapting to that new reality is key to surviving and thriving. Here’s what to know.
Five Things Keeping Retailers Up at Night
Jul 2016
An FTI survey of retail industry executives across the country reveals concerns about the future of shopping in America. Still, there’s room for optimism. What’s going on in the aisles?
To Buy Online or In-Store? That is the Question
Jun 2016
Today’s shoppers hold the upper hand. They demand the unique benefits of shopping online as well as in-store when deciding when and how to buy. Wise retailers who incorporate the benefits of both into an omnichannel strategy stand the best chance of landing the sale.
We’re All Fashionistas Now
Apr 2016
Consumers are wielding profound power in fashion retail thanks to the digital revolution. Retailers who adopt a “customer first” approach are best positioned to meet expectations. Those who resist risk losing their shirts.
Omnichannel for Retailers: It’s a Rocky Road to ROI
Feb 2016
When Amazon.com, the online retailing pioneer, celebrated its 20th anniversary in July of 2015 with its Prime Day sales, we were reminded that despite its youthful glow, the online channel for retail goods has reached middle age ...
The Rise of Analytics in E-discovery:
Dec 2015
There were just over 295,000 civil suits filed in U.S. district courts in 2014, an increase of 4 percent over 2013. On top of that, there were another 81,000 criminal cases (including fraud) filed.
The Cautious Investors’ Guide to Brazil
Dec 2015
It’s no secret that Brazil has been going through hard times and that investors — with good reason — regard the country as a high-risk environment.
The End of Traditional Holiday Shopping?
Dec 2015
The holiday season is in full swing, and it comes with the usual prognostications from retail pundits about how it will go.
UK Supermarket Wars Get Nasty
Jun 2015
As the British media enthusiastically reports on the conflict, the ongoing supermarket war in the United Kingdom is taking its toll on small food and drink suppliers.
Is “Business Ethics” an Oxymoron?
Feb 2014
Scandals. Fines. Show trials. These days, just doing business can appear almost criminal. While government-imposed regulation can soothe the public’s ire, it can also create burdensome costs and competitive disadvantages. To survive, businesses must perform reputational due diligence and create self-policing organizational cultures.
Ye Olde Supermarket
Oct 2013
There are new combatants entering the already crowded food retailing market every day, and conventional supermarkets of yore keep taking it on the chin. Can the traditional supermarkets of our youths ever again be what they once were to shoppers? It’s not going to be easy.
The Bottom Line on the Top Line: When Will Revenue Growth Resume?
Apr 2010
Companies across the U.S. are adjusting to the “new normal”, a term widely used to describe the changed business landscape that has emerged as companies respond to persistently weak demand for their products and services.
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