The technology, media and telecom sectors have been influential during the pandemic, maintaining and even increasing productivity, efficiency and connectivity for companies and individuals alike. Read RSM’s industry outlook for the details. … READ MORE >
Canada
Inflation in Canada surpasses 5% amid broad price increases
Households continued to feel the impact of rising prices for essential items, with food up by 5.7%, shelter rising by 6.2% and gasoline increasing by 31.7% on a year-over-year basis.
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Protests’ ramifications on the Canadian economy
The trucker convoy has shuttered the Canadian economy, with consequences reaching far beyond cross-border trade and encompassing the supply chain, inflation, the labor market and economic growth. … READ MORE >
Consumer products industry outlook: Spring 2022
From managing supply chain challenges to addressing the tight labor market, consumer products businesses face a variety of issues this year. … READ MORE >
Retailers capitalize on opportunities while restaurants look for consistency: Spring 2022 outlook
Retailers are looking to capitalize on changing consumer behaviors while restaurants continue to seek sure footing in 2022. … READ MORE >
Price increases are necessary but could prove costly for food and beverage companies: Spring 2022 outlook
Growing food and beverage businesses will maintain or improve market share while passing along costs to consumers. … READ MORE >
Can apparel sales growth continue? – Spring 2022 outlook
What’s in store for apparel and other consumer goods companies? From inventory levels to consumers’ increased mobility, there’s much to consider. … READ MORE >
How DeFi is reshaping capital markets, part 3: Spring 2022 outlook
Looking toward the rest of 2022, capital markets organizations need to become familiar with what tokens can enable—namely, bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance. … READ MORE >
3 priorities for insurers in the future of work: Spring 2022 outlook
A confluence of pressures is forcing many insurance companies to reinvent their traditional operating models. … READ MORE >
Automating compliance management can help firms offset rising costs: Spring 2022 outlook
Developments in technology-based solutions and tools offer many options for financial services companies to streamline their regulatory compliance and risk management programs while offsetting rising costs. … READ MORE >