INDUSTRY TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

 

A collection of articles from around the web providing information and insights in the retail, restaurant, and manufacturing industries.

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TikTok Shop debuts price match as it readies for summer deals

As the e-commerce platform and live shopping take off, and a ban remains in limbo, sales on TikTok Shop have more than doubled compared to last year. (retaildive.com)

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A new operating model for a new world

While your strategic goals may be the right ones, is the organization built to achieve them? New research reveals a dynamic system that creates value in the face of volatility. (McKinsey.com)​

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“More than 60% of consumers have either changed or expected to change their spending habits because of recent tariff announcements.”

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State of the Consumer 2025:  When disruption becomes permanent

Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers’ crisis-era habits have lingered. Here’s what organizations can do to outcompete in the second half of the decade. (McKinsey.com)

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5 Emerging Pain Points in the Manufacturing Supply Chain & How to Preempt Them in 2025

The manufacturing industry has grappled with repeated supply chain disruptions in recent years. While some of the worst effects have subsided, the storm is far from over. Some long-standing pain points will persist or grow throughout 2025, and the year will bring new challenges as well. (manufacturingtomorrow.com)

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An update on US consumer sentiment:  In response to tariffs, most consumers plan to adjust spending.

​​​Every quarter, we ask US consumers how they feel about the economy and how those sentiments might influence their spending. Earlier this spring, following announcements that global trade tariffs could be imposed, both markets and consumers reacted sharply.  (McKinsey.com)