Following the 2008/2009 recession, major retail bankruptcies reached historic highs in 2010, setting the record with 48 filings. Through September this year, we are still 16 filings short of matching that record, after some 32 retailers have filed to date. BDO’s David Berliner, who leads the firm’s business restructuring and turnaround practice, predicts the 2010 […]
Archive | 2020
Louis Vuitton Face Shield: Tacky Luxury Status Symbol or Essential Fashion Accessory for Post-Covid World?
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic broke out, luxury brands have heeded the call to action. With protective gear for frontline medical workers in short supply globally, brands repurposed their factories to manufacture face masks and hospital gowns, as well as made financial donations. LVMH, the world’s undisputed luxury leader, was first out of the block […]
How SmartGift Cracked the Code in Online Gifting
While we await the National Retail Federation’s holiday retail forecast – which will come any day – Deloitte and Forrester are out with their predictions for holiday 2020 and year-end. Big Four accounting firm Deloitte has a “glass half full” view, expecting a rise in holiday retail sales between 1% to 1.5%. On the other […]
In a Post-Covid World, Every Retailer Must Find Its ‘Essential’
As in Dicken’s Tale of Two Cities, when we write the story of retail in 2020 it is going to be the best of times for one group of retailers – those deemed essential – and the worst of times for others – non-essential retailers. Two new studies, one from IBM projecting retail through year-end […]
How Consumer Values Have Shifted in Covid Pandemic Challenging Brands To Find Their Purpose
For years companies have been looking for ways to contribute in meaningful, measurable ways to society and the environment. That need for corporate purpose beyond just making money has only accelerated since the Covid pandemic hit. A survey among 1,000 corporate employees conducted by McKinsey back in October 2019 found that 82% said it is […]