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New Regulations Place Sustainability and ESG at the Center of National and Global Business Competitiveness

Brimstone Consulting

Several states have begun to ban the use of PFAS and have put in place regulations that are disrupting product development, product selection, and corporate strategy for food brands, major retailers, toy manufacturers, automotive manufacturers, apparel and footwear companies, and many others.

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Deep Dive into Customer Segmentation (Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

Differences in interests, values, and preferences vary dramatically across cities, states, and countries, so it is important for consultants to recognize these differences and customize marketing strategies accordingly. Due to the boom of the internet, nearly one third of apparel and footwear was sold online in 2018 (vs 1% in 2010).

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Black and Blue Friday Coming Up

MishTalk

Appliances, entertainment items, infant products and hardware showed narrowing discounts, MarketTrak reported, while promotions for apparel, toys and electronics were getting bigger. Consumers were cautious going into the holidays, with sales at Macy's, Nordstrom Inc and Best Buy missing expectations in recent quarterly results.

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How Customers Perceive a Price Is as Important as the Price Itself

Harvard Business

Bain & Company and ROI Consultancy Services (formerly PollBuzzer) recently surveyed almost 2,200 consumers in Atlanta and Washington, DC, about the prices at eight retail chains carrying groceries. The experience of a European discount apparel retailer illustrates the power of a disciplined price-perception program.

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Catalyzing Retail Success To Capture Market Share

Business Consulting Agency

Strategic investments in digital marketing have emerged as a cornerstone for retail brands, presenting unparalleled opportunities for expanding market share, amplifying sales, attracting a wider customer base, and ultimately, maximizing profits. Through business consulting services , retail brands have access to industry professionals.

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The 3 Essential Jobs That Most Retention Programs Ignore

Harvard Business

USC’s John Boudreau, CEO adviser Ram Charan, and consultants at Bain & Company , McKinsey, and Korn Ferry have made similar arguments. The chief marketing officers at consumer products companies, the heads of design at luxury apparel companies, and the heads of logistics at large retailers are cases in point.

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BTS Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

30 years old and long a mainstay in European consulting, BTS Group has been steadily growing since its inception in 1986. BTS Group specializes in digital technology, leadership development, sales training, and assessments. BTS Group specializes in digital technology, leadership development, sales training, and assessments.

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