Retail

Today and tomorrow, successful retailers will be those that achieve the perfect balance between relevance, agility, efficiency and risk.


Transforming Retail Podcast

Our panel of professionals share insights on global retail challenges — from the changing consumer to tech-enabled transformation.

Transforming Retail LinkedIn Newsletter

Stay ahead of the curve with industry insights from Thomas Harms, EY Global Retail Leader.

Our latest thinking

Reaching shoppers beyond the cart: Using retail media networks to drive brand awareness and sales

Retail media networks help brand marketers boost awareness, sales and loyalty. Learn more.

Four strategic steps for Canada's consumer product and retail sector to navigate tariff uncertainty

Explore how Canadian consumer product and retail businesses can sustain competitive advantage amidst shifting tariffs. Uncover four strategic steps to navigate uncertainty effectively.

Transforming retail and consumer products podcast series

Successful retailers are responding fast in a world where the shopper experience and convenience define retail. Listen now.

How to measure and demonstrate loyalty program ROI

Loyalty programs can drive business growth and strengthen customer relationships, but determining their true value can be a challenge. Read more.

Trust by design helps grocers maximize customer experiences

Grocers that adopt a trust by design approach now can improve customer privacy experiences in ways that foster loyalty and sustainable growth. Learn how.

Are retail CEOs pessimistic? Cautiously optimistic? Or just realistic?

Retail CEOs are more pessimistic about the outlook for the industry than CEOs in other industries. Does this mean it’s all bad news for retail? Learn more.

Why consumers are wise to holiday sales and tracking more lasting value

Learn how savvy holiday shoppers redefine value despite economic challenges, and the impact on brands and retail.

Retailers: jointly own your customers’ journey to strengthen their trust and loyalty

In today’s retail landscape, a connected customer experience is the key to consumer trust.

Resilience could be retail’s next big value driver

Retail’s Future: Foster Resilience for Growth and Profit

Rethink customer experience as human experience

Technology is defining customer experience but differentiation comes from connecting to what is essentially human. Read more on studio.ey.com.

Five ways consumer brands and retailers can strengthen sustainability claims

Sustainability disclosure requirements are taking shape in Canada and around the world. Consumers are increasingly making buying decisions based on a product or brand’s sustainability commitments. Now’s the time for consumer brands and retailers to strengthen sustainability reporting. Doing so can mitigate risk while reinforcing customer loyalty.

How to balance the CPG, retail and consumer relationship

Why the changing dynamic in the CPG and retail relationship, means consumer-centricity is more important than ever to stay relevant. Find out more.

Three best practices to drive entrepreneurial success

Explore EY’s Proven Practices for Entrepreneurial Success in Canada.

How are consumers reacting to the impact of cost and climate?

In this episode we discuss the impact of the cost-of-living and climate change on consumer sentiment. Listen now.

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EY Future Consumer Index: when talk turns into action, be set for change

Climate change is becoming a growing reality for people around the world, and disrupting ingrained consumption habits. Learn more.

Retailers: jointly own your customers’ journey to strengthen their trust and loyalty

Meeting today’s independent consumers means getting to know them in a new way and being accepted into their circle of influence.

How retailers are positively embracing multiple challenges

In this episode the panel discuss the highlights and takeaways from World Retail Congress 2023 in Barcelona. Learn more.

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What will the metaverse bring to the future of retail?

We discuss the potential of the metaverse for retailers and what it could mean for the shopping experience. Listen now.

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How to serve consumers who rely on tech, but don’t trust tech

Our global research shows how digital is transforming the consumer and why relationships shaped by trust, respect and value are critical. Learn more.

How retailers’ value propositions need to evolve for success

As consumer expectations evolve, retailers are under pressure to deliver authentic, customer-centric value propositions. Find out more.

Transforming retail podcast

In this episode of the Transforming retail podcast, panelists share their experiences from store tours around different locations in London. Listen now.

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Future Consumer Index: Five consumer types you need to understand

The 11th wave of the global study explores the emerging priorities that will shape future consumption patterns. Learn more.

How retailers can integrate into consumer lives at scale

To be truly relevant, retailers need to transform their technology and focus on creating value customers appreciate. Learn more.

    Webcasts

    Enhancing retail trust and loyalty through data privacy: a fireside chat with EY data and privacy leaders

    In this webcast, panelists discuss data privacy strategies for retailers, focusing on secure, seamless customer experiences and responsible data stewardship.

    Unlock the power of unified commerce: exclusive conversation with EY and Shopify

    In this webinar, explore how unified commerce is not just a trend, but a strategic necessity for futureproofing your retail operations and delivering exceptional customer journeys.

    Beyond borders: global trade with Shopify

    In this webinar, panelists discuss how Managed Markets has helped businesses navigate cross-border challenges and its near-immediate effects of building an intentional futureproofed customer experience.

    Powering Oak and Fort’s Hypergrowth Journey with Shopify and EY

    In this webcast, panelists discuss OAK + FORT’s retail transformation, exploring Shopify and EY’s role in enabling hypergrowth for Canadian businesses.

      Case studies

      How Canadian Tire leveraged the potential of customer data with AI

      An iconic Canadian retailer drives personalized customer service with smarter data management and advanced analytics. Learn more in this case study.



        EY and WRC release a new report: Adapting to a New Growth Path for Retail

        This report is part of WRC’s Knowledge Partner report series and aligned with one of the 2025 Congress pillars – Business Models.

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        How will customer-first technology create retailer value that lasts?

        Consumers expect more from retailers than ever before – it’s time for retail businesses to maximize technology to evolve for the future.