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The State of Fashion 2026: When the rules change
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Fashion leaders have moved past uncertainty, but challenges including economic volatility, evolving consumer priorities, and rapid technological disruption demand more agility and stronger capabilities to succeed in the year ahead.
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‘How many new memories did we create?’ Rethinking restaurant success
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Union Square Hospitality Group CEO Chip Wade and president of full-service restaurants John Ragan explain why, in the future,...
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Holiday shopping 2025: US consumers hunt for early deals
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They’re concerned about inflation and looking for value, so US consumers are changing their shopping habits this holiday...
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A close look at the global beauty industry in 2025
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We asked 15,000 consumers and 100-plus executives for their perspectives on today’s beauty market. In this podcast episode,...
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Can Bloomingdale’s bring the magic back to department stores?
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CEO Olivier Bron shares what distinguishes the 150-year-old brand in the crowded retail landscape and how it aims to create lasting...
The State of Grocery Retail Europe 2025
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McKinsey on Consumer and Retail Podcast: Insights from experts on business and management
McKinsey experts discuss the latest trends and the most pressing challenges for leaders in the retail and consumer-goods industries. Hear about the immediate and longer-term moves that matter most for business success. Topics covered include strategy, technology, marketing, operations, and organization.
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How circularity can make the built environment more sustainable
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Minimizing waste and maximizing utility could add $360 billion in net value gain by 2050.
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How the sporting goods industry can turn uncertainty into opportunity
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A new report, Sporting Goods 2025, explores key themes that will shape the market and highlights consumer trends that...