Businesses that plan inventory, pricing and messaging around a bifurcated, careful-but-willing consumer will be best positioned as back-to-school gives way to the holidays. … READ MORE >
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Preserving retail and restaurant margins during an energy shock
Middle-market retailers and restaurants running on thin margins must plan for costs to remain higher for longer. … READ MORE >
Strait of Hormuz disruption puts new cost pressure on consumer businesses
The businesses best positioned to weather supply chain disruptions and more will be those that act now, rather than wait for costs to peak. … READ MORE >
IEEPA tariffs struck down: What consumer and other importers need to know
The Supreme Court declared the IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional, creating the legal basis for refunds for U.S. importers. What’s next? … READ MORE >
5 strategic shifts reshaping the restaurant industry in 2026
The restaurant industry is navigating a more discerning consumer. Success ahead for operators hinges on focus and flexibility. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school wrap up: Cautious, value-driven holiday season forecasted
The back-to-school season has shown businesses how consumers are adapting, and these insights enable more innovative planning for holiday campaigns. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school outlook: Tariffs’ influence on consumer behavior
The back-to-school season serves as a bellwether for how consumers are adapting to tariff pressures and economic uncertainty. … READ MORE >
Consumer businesses face tariffs: Weighing strategies to mitigate costs
U.S. businesses reliant on foreign imports have seen their average tariff rate increase from 2% at the beginning of the year to 24% as of April 11, according to Bloomberg. This has left many businesses, including those in the consumer products industry, considering what actions to take to mitigate the increased costs due to tariffs. … READ MORE >
The impact of tariffs: Balancing costs, supply chain and profitability
Raising tariffs can drive up consumer prices, lower demand and hurt business profitability. … READ MORE >
Higher tariffs are likely coming; consumer businesses should prepare
As consumer products companies look to a new Trump administration, higher tariffs are most likely on the way. Businesses that prepare now, even as they wait for the tariffs to take shape, will be better positioned to maximize their margins. … READ MORE >