It comes as no surprise to anyone that the road to a full economic recovery appears to be long and slow. Retail sales, while improving, are still not back to 2007 levels, consumer confidence continues to be tenuous and factors large and small, from commodity prices to government policies, lead us to conclude that the turbulence we have been experiencing appears to be here to stay for quite some time.
With this challenging backdrop, the retail industry is nevertheless undergoing significant change—with competitive factors intensifying and a variety of opportunities opening to the strong, nimble and first to act. Retailers, wholesalers and brands need to act to strengthen their ability to drive profits and gain market share.
AlixPartners—For when it really matters
AlixPartners is purpose-built for this environment. Our team of dedicated retail specialists is composed of professionals with decades of experience—both in management positions in the retail industry and as consultants and advisors to retail, wholesale and brand-building organizations. Whatever the challenge, from deep distress to first-mover whitespace growth, our team stands ready to help. We help retailers – from highly profitable to highly distressed -- drive growth and profitability through:
- Merchandising and pricing optimization
- Supply chain improvement
- Store operations effectiveness
- Store labor optimization
- Inventory and working capital improvement
- Organizational alignment and restructuring
- Product development and sourcing
- Not for resale spend efficiency