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Randy Burt
Partner & Managing Director, Americas Leader, Consumer Products
Chicago
In Q4 2025, apparel and luxury revenues rose sharply versus Q3 on stronger holiday spending, while consumer durables revenues fell amid weak housing-related activity and higher tariff‑driven prices. Apparel and luxury players also expanded EBITDA margins, supported by resilient pricing and stricter inventory discipline. In contrast, food, beverage, and health and beauty companies faced higher input and packaging costs—plus tariffs—and relied more heavily on promotions, which squeezed margins even where sales were relatively resilient. The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down certain tariffs has provided temporary relief, yet the administration’s swift move to re‑impose duties via other legal channels has increased policy uncertainty, leaving it unclear how consumer companies will navigate these headwinds.
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