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 >
Consumer products
Canada’s consumer price index falls to 2.8% due to lower gas prices
Canada’s latest consumer price index data and inflation statistics mark a firm return to price stability—but uncertainty persists regarding energy prices. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada holds interest rate again amid signs of economic recovery
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25 per cent—a widely expected move, but one delivered with a dovish tone amid ample signs of economic recovery. … READ MORE >
What market disruption reveals about risk structure in food production
Beef producers and other food sector businesses that treat risk as something to engineer, rather than something to react to, are the ones that remain resilient when volatility inevitably moves from the abstract to the immediate. … READ MORE >
Inside fitness growth: Takeaways from the Franchise Times conference
The overarching theme across conversations at the conference was disciplined execution: operators should make thoughtful, forward-looking decisions in a challenging macro environment. … 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 >
CAGNY 2026: Key RSM takeaways for consumer businesses and the middle market
For middle market consumer brands, agility and a focus on ever-changing consumer preferences for value, health and convenience are keys to sustained long-term growth. … 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 >
Consumer products M&A update: Recovery in sight?
Consumer products deal activity never found its footing last year; however, sentiment is beginning to turn. … READ MORE >