Mike Graziano

Mike Graziano is a director in RSM's national transaction advisory services practice. With more than nine years of experience at RSM, and five within the transaction advisory services group, he has in-depth knowledge dealing with issues that affect the consumer products industry. In May 2021, Mike was selected as a senior analyst in RSM’s cutting edge industry eminence program, which positions its senior analysts to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends shaping various industries.

U.S. inventories are growing at twice the rate of sales

Feb. 21, 2023 by Joseph Brusuelas, Tuan Nguyen and Mike Graziano

The surge in inventories raises the risk that firms will be caught with excess supplies just as demand begins to slow down this year. … READ MORE >

Consumer products M&A insights

Feb. 8, 2023 by Mike Graziano

Consumer products closed deal activity slowed for the fourth consecutive quarter. … READ MORE >

Consumer products holiday season insights: Thanksgiving holiday sees consumers continue to spend

Nov. 30, 2022 by Mike Graziano

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, consumers showed they are not yet ready to pull back on robust spending. … READ MORE >

Consumer products holiday season insights: Retail holiday shopping expected to be strong this year

Nov. 7, 2022 by Mike Graziano

The holiday shopping season is expected to continue to show strong nominal spending by consumers. … READ MORE >

Consumer products M&A insights from the third quarter

Oct. 26, 2022 by Mike Graziano

Consumer products closed deal activity continued to slow, contracting for the third consecutive quarter. … READ MORE >

Back-to-school consumer business outlook: Did consumers pull back on spending?

Sep. 19, 2022 by Mike Graziano

In our final back-to-school outlook post we provide a look back at spending habits and what’s to come for the holidays. … READ MORE >

Consumer products M&A posts second straight quarterly slowdown

Aug. 3, 2022 by Mike Graziano

Consumer products closed deal activity contracted for the second consecutive quarter to the lowest level since third quarter 2020. … READ MORE >

Have we entered a “goods-cession” or goods fatigue?

Jul. 29, 2022 by Mike Graziano

While inflation is certainly a factor in consumer spending habits, goods fatigue is likely another. … READ MORE >

Back-to-school consumer business outlook: How will no enhanced child tax credit affect shopping?

Jul. 19, 2022 by Mike Graziano

The lack of the child tax credit may impact consumption. Ensuring the right products are available will be key to retailers’ sustained growth. … READ MORE >

Are inventory levels too high?

Jun. 7, 2022 by Mike Graziano

Consumer goods companies are beginning to rethink current inventory positions as they plan for back-to-school and winter holiday seasons. … READ MORE >

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