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Agile to the Rescue in Retail
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A New (Augmented) Reality for Brands and Retailers

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To See Where Retail Stores Are Heading, Look to China

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Accelerating Digital Innovation in Retail

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Advanced Analytics, AI, and Digital

The New Digital Reality for Restaurants

Restaurant brands that are developing a digital game plan—and putting the necessary investment behind it—are opening a big lead over the competition.

The Future of Retail

The New Face of Retail

BCG's Brad Loftus dispels some myths about consumer behavior and the role of technology in retail.

See New Retail in Action

See New Retail in Action

BCG’s Peter Burggraaff reflects on his time in East Asia immersed in the ecosystem of online and offline shopping experiences.

Chinese Consumers and the Digital Economy

China represents one of the biggest retail opportunities in the world. To seize it, companies must understand the digital and economic trends that are driving Chinese consumers.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHINESE CONSUMER

Fashion and Luxury

Pulse of the Fashion Industry: 2019 Update teaser

Pulse of the Fashion Industry: 2019 Update

The fashion industry has improved its social and environmental performance in the past year, but at a slower rate than the previous year. Despite this improvement, the fashion industry is still far from sustainable.

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Digital in the Luxury Goods Market

Digital in the Luxury Goods Market

How Should Brands Maximize the Benefit of Proliferation?

The Importance of a Brand's Authenticity

It’s time for luxury companies to undergo a digital transformation. Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, discusses why.

Transformation, Growth, & Value Creators

Can Traditional Retailers Counter the Online Threat?

Can Traditional Retailers Counter the Online Threat?

Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods was a shot across the bow. To compete with e-commerce players, established retailers must improve their value proposition, their internal operations, and the customer experience.

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