Consumer products and retail

As consumer demands evolve, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and retailers must find the right balance between success today and growth tomorrow.

Consumer Products

Explore tailored insights that can help CP companies create a new relationship with the changing consumer.

Retail

Retailers deliver customer-centric value propositions – by finding the right mix of invisibility, indispensability and intimacy.

Our latest thinking

How can you navigate your IPO planning with confidence?

The EY Global IPO Trends covers news and insights on the global IPO market for Q3 2025 and an outlook for Q4 2025. Learn more.

Should retailers close stores or make them work harder?

Consumers still prefer to shop in physical retail stores. Instead of closing them, retailers should reconsider the purpose of the store. Read more.

What it takes to maintain brand relevance in an era of endless choice

Brands face pressure as consumer habits change. EY Future Consumer Index shows CPG must focus on relevance and differentiation. Learn more.

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.

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.


EY Future Consumer Index

Disruptive forces are transforming consumer behaviors. What do they value? What will it take to serve them? How will CPG and retail businesses adapt?

Sustainability insights for CPG and retail

Consumer-facing companies have an unprecedented opportunity to shape a sustainable future. How can they seize it?



Our case studies

How a cosmetics giant’s transformation strategy is unlocking value

Shiseido, the largest Japanese beauty company, is reimagining its functions, processes and systems to create a global operating model. Learn more.

Reframing the future of an iconic skiwear brand

EY-Parthenon helped BOGNER refinance, reshape and return to profitability in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.

Contact us
Like what you’ve seen? Get in touch to learn more.