The Future of the Grocery Industry Is Already Here
BCG's Gavin Parker discusses four key actions grocers must take to win amid the industry's disruption.
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BCG's Gavin Parker discusses four key actions grocers must take to win amid the industry's disruption.
Restaurant brands that are developing a digital game plan—and putting the necessary investment behind it—are opening a big lead over the competition.
Digitally enabled delivery is poised to produce the most substantial market disruption ever in the restaurant industry, profoundly affecting brands whether they choose to play or not.
BCG's Brad Loftus dispels some myths about consumer behavior and the role of technology in retail.
Retailers need to start investing in voice-enabled technology now to avoid making the same mistakes they made with mobile and online.
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.
While many fashion brands talk the talk when it comes to digital marketing, few truly walk the walk. But companies have a lot to gain by taking digital capabilities from basic to state of the art, including an average 15% increase in revenues.
The fashion industry is progressing toward more responsible environmental and social practices while improving the bottom line, but the pace of change is not fast enough.
Facing a glut of brick-and-mortar stores in many cities, leading brands are easing up on new locations. While still keeping multiple stores in traditional luxury shopping hubs, they may opt to increase e-commerce sales elsewhere.
A customer-centric transformation can help grocers cut waste by up to 30%, freeing resources for reinvestment in price, service, customer experience, and other competitive advantages.
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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