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What are the trends shaping consumer sentiment and behavior in 2025—and what are the implications for brands and retailers?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information 

They’re concerned about inflation and looking for value, so US consumers are changing their shopping habits this holiday season. Here’s what that means for retailers and consumer goods companies.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information 

We asked 15,000 consumers and 100-plus executives for their perspectives on today’s beauty market. In this episode, we highlight the themes that emerged from our research. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information 

A recent spate of Chapter 11 filings shows that chain retailers have too many stores and don’t understand their customers while online channels are growing say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:45) >  The retailer of the future will harness the power of data, business building, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality, says serial entrepreneur and technology expert John Straw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy fo ... Show More

Across the United States, consumers are continuing to spend, but they’re not opening their wallets too wide. Joining us are McKinsey partners Colleen Baum and Tamara Charm who say retailers that offer personalized promotions, same-day delivery, and “buy now, pay later” plans are ... Show More

Today is Monday, October 23, and we're looking at Rite Aid vs. CVS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

McKinsey's research says that peer-purchasing insight seems to have more influence on consumers than any kind of marketing strategy. Today, Roberta Fusaro speaks with Dave Fedewa, McKinsey partner and Chauncey Holder, McKinsey senior expert to understand how and why business must ... Show More

Today is Thursday, November 30, and we're looking at Walmart vs. Costco.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

Today is Monday, April 8, and we're looking at Brandy Melville vs. American Eagle.Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. S ... Show More

Costco's membership retention rate is the stuff of other retailers' dreams, nevermind the love they get on social media. With very little paid advertising, the company has managed to keep its spot as the third largest retailer in the U.S. We’re finding out how they do it with Sus ... Show More