When legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, took over Manchester United Football (soccer) Club in 1986, the club hadn’t won a league title in 20 years. His first move wasn’t a…
For 30 years, the path to retail success was clear: win the race for access.It was a straightforward battle for ubiquity—the ability to be everywhere the customer wanted to shop.…
For a long time, the traditional private equity playbook was a huge success. The strategy of using cheap credit and financial engineering to drive returns was incredibly effective, and it defined…
Remember paying a nickel deposit on a soda can? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) brings that idea to packaging—only the brand pays. Starting next year, five U.S. states will bill companies…
Tariffs usually mean higher costs and frozen cash. Smart operators are flipping the script. In the fog of 2025’s tariff chaos, most companies see only margin pressure and rising inventory costs.…
Q1 earnings calls make one thing clear: retailers aren't sitting still.Amid renewed tariff pressures, volatile costs, and consumer pullbacks, the largest players—Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Kroger—are leaning forward. Instead of bracing…
New tariff terms give retailers and brands 90 days to rebalance cost, sourcing, and availability. The U.S. has lowered tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30% for 90 days. China,…