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Consumers have become more concerned about their carbon footprint, as climate change becomes an increasing risk. If your retail brand is not a sustainability advocate just yet, listen to this episode to find out why it’s important for driving business and the steps your business can take to get there.

Augmented reality, a trend on the rise in the retail industry, is something we've been keeping a close eye on and as a retailer, you should too. In this episode we explore it's application in the mobile commerce (mCommerce) and eCommerce space and the benefits it can provide - even for those retail segments that traditionally rely on the in-store experience.

As things get back to normal, it seems brick-and-mortar is back, but in a rebooted way. How has the purpose of retail store and format changed in a post-pandemic world? And are these changes here to stay? In this episode, Ross Forman, Managing Director in the Workplace Operations & Strategy Group at BDO USA, helps us answer these questions and lays out some great examples of what tapping into...

With the slew of changes that came about because of COVID in consumer behavior and shopping experiences, how can retailers leverage these for success? In this episode we explore how the retail industry is taking on a new identity as the pandemic continues to change consumer expectations for e-commerce, in-store shopping experience and shopping trends in general.

Retailers can improve their real estate investments by repurposing their existing footprint. Ross Forman, Managing Director in the Workplace Operations & Strategy Group at BDO USA, is back to help us understand how some retailers have gained an edge simply by re-envisioning the store.

How can retailers use demand forecasting to accurately predict what and how much consumers will purchase? In this episode we look at the state of retail demand, what retailers can expect looking ahead, and how to stay in front of consumer demand.

What are some key actions retailers can take today if they are looking to go into a SPAC? In this episode, Michael Stevenson, Partner and National Practice Leader in Accounting & Reporting at BDO USA, is back to give us some advice when preparing to go into a SPAC.

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Stevenson, Partner and National Practice Leader in Accounting & Reporting at BDO USA, who helps us better understand an emerging trend that is catching on in retail – SPACS. Listen in as we get an overview of the SPACS market, reverse mergers, and a few tips on when and why this approach may be ideal for some retailers.

In this episode Anthony Alfonso, Principal & Leader of the Valuation & Business Analytics group at BDO USA, is back to give us an update on how the retail sectors tracked through BDO's proprietary VBA Assessment tool performed in the first half of the year, and what analysts think is in store for the industry as we head into the all-important holiday season.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for many consumer discretionary companies, retailers can still make themselves attractive investment targets. How? In this episode we explore just that, by taking a look at the 6 key factors investment criteria boil down to.

As busy season rapidly approaches, retailers need to act quickly to attract and retain employees in the post-pandemic job market. In this episode, we speak with Ross Forman, Managing Director in the Workplace Operations & Strategy Group at BDO USA, to understand how retailers can make their business an exciting and attractive workplace in both the short- and long-term.

As of late, many headlines have spotlighted the drastically increasing rates of shipping and freight creating a lot of concern across the retail industry. In this episode, Chad Fleeger, Senior Manager in the Management Advisory Services group at BDO USA, gives us his take on what's causing the increasing container costs, and lays out some of the potential impacts to retailers in the back half of t...

According to data published in the recent Retail in the Red report, it appears retail may truly be on the rebound. First half sales were on the rise and bankruptcy filings drastically slowed down. In this episode we speak with David Berliner, Partner & National Leader of Business Restructuring at BDO USA, to get his take on what may be contributing to retail's rebound, and get his take on whet...

After a soft back-to-school season in 2020, retailers must be ready for this season to return in full swing with students nationwide going back to in-person learning in the fall. In this episode find out what you need to do to prepare for this important retail season in order to meet consumers high expectations of order timeliness and product availability.

In the last episode of our deep dive series on supply chain strategy with John Krupar, Managing Director in the Value Creation Practice at BDO USA, we address transportation and logistics - specifically what companies reliant upon trucking can do to address the driver shortage, and what consumer delivery expectation shifts have occurred.

Continuing our series on a supply chain strategy deep dive, John Krupar, Managing Director in the Value Creation Practice at BDO USA, joins us again to talk distribution and warehousing, and how the function has changed as a result of the pandemic.

In the face of COVID protocols, the supply chain disruption and the continuously changing governmental lock-down orders, what can companies do to keep their brand promise? Join us as we discuss this important topic in our supply chain strategy deep dive with John Krupar, Managing Director in the Value Creation Practice at BDO USA.

In this episode we explore the “Just-in-Time” inventory model in place throughout the consumer goods industry, and how unusual buying patterns have generated a lot of lessons learned for retailers. John Krupar, Managing Director in the Value Creation Practice at BDO USA, joins us again to provide his perspective on what it will take for retailers to not only bring things back to normal, but thrive...

How does a retailer know if they are paying too much in materials and services? What should retailers look for as they assess their strategic sourcing relationships? Join us as we discuss these questions and more with John Krupar, Managing Director in the Value Creation Practice at BDO USA, as he guides us through the supply chain strategy deep dive we're taking here on 60-second Retail.

In this episode, the first of our deep dive series on supply chain, we take a look at overall supply chain strategy and network optimization with our guest, and guide, John Krupar, Managing Director in the Value Creation Practice at BDO USA.