Perspectives on retail and consumer goods, Number 4

August 1, 2015 – In some emerging markets, the response to modern grocery formats has been tepid. What’s a modern grocer to do?

August 1, 2015 – Doug Gurr reflects on how China differs from Western markets and what role data informatics will play in the future of retail.

July 1, 2015 – For consumer-goods companies, Africa holds much promise—but also many pitfalls. To succeed on the continent, companies must learn from the failures and successes of others.

August 1, 2015 – East African countries—in particular, Ethiopia and Kenya—have the potential to become bigger players in garment manufacturing. But the road ahead won’t be easy.

September 1, 2015 – Croatian conglomerate Agrokor is the top grocery player in five countries. In this interview, the company’s head of retail reflects on the rewards and challenges of cross-border growth.

July 1, 2015 – What do successful implementers do differently from other companies? Our survey of more than 2,200 executives yields actionable answers.

August 1, 2015 – Sustainability initiatives won’t create lasting value if they’re poorly managed. Here are four lessons from companies that are doing it right.

August 1, 2015 – Through activity-based labor scheduling and budgeting, retailers can cut store labor costs by up to 12 percent while improving both customer service and employee satisfaction.

August 1, 2015 – By looking at performance through the lens of economic profit, retailers can better understand the effectiveness of their business strategies.

June 1, 2014 – Our third edition addresses topics that are top of mind for consumer-sector executives worldwide.