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Facial recognition and biometrics can transform the retail experience, but innovation moves only as fast as consumer trust. Are privacy practices keeping pace with the technology? Tune in for key considerations retailers should be watching: bdousa.com/4dPYOuZ
Our Natalie Kotlyar (National Leader, Retail & Consumer Products practice) offers important context: higher prices are contributing to sales gains while many shoppers rely on savings and promotions to stretch their budgets (via @PennLive): bdousa.com/4jvKgUY
September’s retail sales growth may tell only part of the story.
Our Natalie Kotlyar (National Leader, Retail & Consumer Products practice) cautions retailers against planning the holiday season around the headline number alone (via @LogisticsMgmt): bdousa.com/4BgJFwK
Strong retail sales don’t necessarily signal a strong consumer. Our Natalie Kotlyar explains inflation, higher gas prices & shoppers’ reliance on savings & promotions add important context to September’s spending growth in @Barronsonline's article [gated]: bdousa.com/4hQtwXb
Retail sales rose in September, but the headline doesn’t tell the whole story.
Our Natalie Kotlyar, shares her perspective with @AP on inflation, consumer spending & what retailers should consider heading into the holiday season: bdousa.com/4yp8eoz
AI-powered cameras, sensors, biometrics & analytics give retailers deeper insight into shopper behavior.
In Pt. 1 of our Cyber series, our Karen Schuler explores the privacy, consent & governance questions retailers should consider as stores get smarter: bdousa.com/4B8xCBM
As consumer habits evolve as a result of GLP-1 use, retailers that look beyond traditional demand signals may be better positioned to capitalize on new opportunities. The latest 60-second Retail Podcast explores what's next: bdousa.com/4yAbQFi
Historical sales data may not be enough for what's next.
As GLP-1 adoption reshapes shopping behaviors, retailers face new questions around forecasting, inventory planning & merchandising. Hear more from Paige Lustbader in Pt. 2 of Beyond the Prescription: bdousa.com/4hjlsOq
AI can influence discovery. People influence decisions. Tune in to this episode to hear why retailers should focus on using technology to enhance customer connections rather than replace them: bdousa.com/3T57nLe
Could GLP-1 adoption influence what consumers buy, where they shop and how they spend?
Hear our Eric Skoro discuss the widespread implications for retailers in Part 1 of a 3-part "Beyond the Prescription" series on our 60-Second Retail podcast: bdousa.com/3TeEegM
Consumers are becoming far more selective with the retail subscriptions they keep these days, but they aren't canceling all of them. Hear what today's subscription decisions can tell retailers about evolving customer expectations: bdousa.com/4xlfu4v
Retail leaders are rethinking the role of tax amid evolving trade policies and uncertainty. In this 60-second Retail episode, we break down insights from BDO’s 2026 Tax Strategist Survey and what they could mean for the future of retail strategy: bdousa.com/4qNpSQJ
What deserves a place in the basket, the assortment, and the strategy? Retail leaders are reevaluating long-held assumptions as they balance customer expectations with profitability goals. Hear key takeaways in our latest 60-Second Retail episode: bdousa.com/3Uho1Yk
Forecasting errors can affect labor planning, transportation costs, markdown strategies, and cash flow. In today’s retail environment, resilience depends on how quickly organizations can adapt: bdousa.com/4qmisnr
When the rules keep changing, waiting for certainty can become a risk.
In this 60-Second Retail episode, Ashley Hetrick explores why flexibility is becoming a competitive advantage and how retailers are making smarter decisions amid ongoing uncertainty: bdousa.com/4hqWahV
If tariff-related costs are recovered, will customers expect prices to come down too?
In this week's 60-Second Retail, our Mathew Mermigousis explores how tariff refunds could reshape pricing decisions, customer expectations, and brand trust for retailers: bdousa.com/3RIbR9X
Search is changing. Fast.
AI is deciding what gets seen before customers ever click.
If your strategy still ends at SEO… you’re behind.
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AI can optimize your supply chain. But it can’t lead it.
The next competitive advantage? The humans orchestrating it. bdousa.com/4fwfM1B
Cash flow surprises rarely happen overnight. A 13-week cash flow forecast can provide greater visibility into liquidity, funding needs, and cash timing, helping retailers make informed decisions before challenges become urgent. Download the guide: bdousa.com/4fcRwB9
The humble barcode is evolving.
More data. More visibility. More accountability.
2027 is right around the corner. Are you ready for it? bdousa.com/3QNoAI1
