Oct 9

How today’s consumers are spending their time and money

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

26m 46s

Sep 8

Holiday shopping 2025: US consumers hunt for early deals

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

23m 19s

Aug 28

A close look at the global beauty industry in 2025

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

27m 18s

Jun 2017

How CFOs can help companies navigate the growing influence of activist investors

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 22:10) > McKinsey’s Snezhana Otto and Justin Sanders discuss the CFO’s role in a changing activist landscape.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

22m 13s

Mar 2015

Mobile, social, and new trends in consumer expectations

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 23:52) > In this "Discussion on Digital", McKinsey's Brian Gregg speaks with leaders in Silicon Valley to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping business and consumer behaviors.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy i ... Show More

23m 28s

Aug 2021

How tech will revolutionize retail

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

21m 46s

Feb 2021

The vanishing middle manager

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:44) > In the COVID-19 pandemic, middle management is once more under assault. But what do we stand to lose in a flatter future?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

28m 45s

May 2021

Grabbing hold of the new future of work

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:56) > The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped existing workforce trends and catalyzed new ones. Here’s what’s next—and what to do about it.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

34m 59s

Mar 2022

The rising toll of the war in Ukraine

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 19:17) > Sven Smit, senior partner and chair of the McKinsey Global Institute, discusses the humanitarian and economic effects of the war in Ukraine with Lucia Rahilly, McKinsey’s global editorial director. This conversation was re ... Show More

19m 17s

Aug 2022

Creating good packaging for packaged goods

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:59) > Lucia and Roberta are taking a summer break, so today we feature an episode of the McKinsey on Consumer and Retail podcast. Many consumer products will soon be in packages that are stronger, sustainable, and 'smart.' Hear ... Show More

22m 1s

Jul 2022

The office of the future: A whole new (floor) plan

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:06) > In this episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast, McKinsey talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger speak with senior expert Phil Kirschner about the office space of the future: what workers want, what employers ne ... Show More

27m 7s

The path forward for the US retail indus...