Retail Industry

Retail disruption is unpredictable and pervasive. From shifting customer expectations to fractured systems and rising cost pressures, the retail value chain is in constant flux. Only those built to adapt will lead.


Transforming complex journeys into confident outcomes for retailers.

Today’s Business Insights


Our latest thinking

How restaurants can win share of wallet through convergence

Explore how restaurants use technology, new formats, and partnerships to compete for consumer wallet share in a rapidly converging market.

Will the future of retail be led by humans or AI?

Discover the future of retail and the essential balance between AI innovation and a human-centric approach.

Why planning is essential in a tariff-driven retail economy

Discover why planning is vital in a tariff-driven retail economy and how retailers can navigate trade challenges with strategy, compliance and foresight.

Pricing to drive modest 2025 US holiday retail sales

US holiday retail sales will top $1t in 2025 — but growth will mostly come from higher prices, not volumes, amid widening consumer polarization.

Macro Bites: Retail strategies for economic resilience

In this episode of Macro Bites, Greg Daco and Will Auchincloss discuss economic pressures impacting the retail sector and strategies retailers can take.

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.

Navigating tariffs: insights for retail risk management

Retailers face significant challenges from new tariffs, requiring proactive risk management and strategic planning to navigate operation impacts and compliance risks.

Why retail success is more about lifecycle than location

Optimizing store lifecycle management can deliver efficiencies and maximum value.

How retailers can navigate the evolving impacts of tariffs

Navigating complexities of today’s tariff environment across retail requires a proactive approach and well-informed insights. Let us help you.

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.

From stockroom to boardroom: combating the $100 billion retail shrink crisis

To regain control of the rapidly increasing impact of shrink, retailers must diagnose and then remedy each of its sources, extending far beyond shoplifting

    Our latest thinking

    The keys to faster time to market for apparel and fashion brands

    Learn the keys to accelerating time-to-market for fashion brands and meeting consumer demands swiftly.

    Consumer OnDemand – transact to transform: strategic M&A for retail growth

    In this video, panelists discuss the evolving retail transactions market. Watch to learn deal and tech strategies that can unlock retail growth.

    Do GLP-1 drugs mean flat growth for snacks?

    Growing usage of GLP - 1 drugs for weight loss may significantly slow growth in traditional food categories, especially snack foods. Read more.

    Private label imperative: Managing a portfolio of own brands

    Explore the evolution of private label brands and how retailers can manage their portfolios to connect with consumers and drive growth.

    How consumer affordability, loyalty and trust were redefined in the age of AI

    Consumers have redefined affordability, loyalty and trust in the age of AI. Find out how retailers and brands can navigate these shifts.

      Our latest thinking

      Why agentic AI is a revolution stuck in an evolution

      This AI survey shows how AI investments are turning into business productivity gains and significant financial performance.

      How inventory precision helps retail companies increase profits

      Consumer in practice: Three ways inventory precision can boost retail profit

      How to avoid cyber pitfalls of high-risk regions during global growth

      Global expansion into high-risk territories can put SAP systems at risk. Learn more.

      How retailers can better utilize data to transform customer intelligence

      Transform retail through a reimagined customer intelligence platform, using the full potential of data to enhance customer experiences and drive growth.

      Five integrated components to fortify omnichannel retail

      Retailers can claim an advantage in customer insights, functional integration, distribution, real estate and inventory management. Learn more.

      How tech trends can lead the next generation of the consumer industry

      CP&R businesses proactively implementing and scaling evolving technology will be best set up to succeed in the near and long term.

      Why data value exchange is important to retailers and brands

      Working together, retailers and brands can create a holistic data ecosystem to create new, meaningful consumer connections.

      Do you need a new digital path to reach the new digital customer?

      Customers are changing faster than enterprises can track them. Organizations need to become more data-centric to catch up. Learn more.

        Our latest thinking

        2025 EY Loyalty Market Study: Evolving consumer expectations and marketer priorities

        Building successful loyalty programs is challenging. Leveraging insights to connect deeply with target consumers is one key to success. Read the survey.

        How to unlock value from, 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.

        Accelerating customer loyalty: leveraging trust, technology and data

        Learn how companies can gain customer loyalty and trust through data insights.

        7 ways to unleash value and drive growth from your MarTech and teams

        Drive growth and value from your existing MarTech with these 7 considerations. Learn more.

        How retailers can use data insights to scale personalization

        Turn your data into actionable retail strategies. Put the power of operational and customer experience insights to work. Learn more.

        Future Consumer Index: Fading allure of AI, experiences & store brands

        Consumer preference for AI, experiences and store brands is declining. Have they lost interest, or are retailers and brands not living up to expectations?

        Zero-party: The next frontier in consumer data

        Zero-party data helps businesses get the information they need to enhance the customer experience while respecting consumers’ privacy rights. Read more.

        When consumer data drives, retailers and brands win

        Connected data is key for retailers and CPG to create consumer experience and lasting value. Focus on three areas to get started.

        Why consumer data is the foundation to the consumer experience

        Data is an opportunity for retailers and brands to deepen their relationships with their consumers. Learn more.

          Contact us
          Connect with our retail strategy and consulting teams to help transform complex journeys into confident outcomes for retailers.