Consumer Products Commentary

Published by McGladrey's Consumer Products Advisory Services.

2012

Minimizing sourcing risks
(May 2012)

Addressing the value proposition
(April 2012)

Is the mid-market shrinking?
(March 2012)

The rapidly changing retail landscape
(February 2012)

Top 10 risks and opportunities for 2012 and beyond
(January 2012)

Branding

Weaker brands facing higher hurdles
(November 2011)

Strong Brands Continue to Gain Market Share
(June 2011)

Incorporating Social Media into Your Business Model
(September 2010)

Cost Containment

Potential Easing of Costs in the Short Term
(July 2011)

Coping with Higher Costs
(May 2011)

Adapting to a Higher Cost Environment
(June 2010)

Minimizing Surprises Can Pave the Way to Higher Profits
(August 2010)

General Outlook

Assessing the 2012 headwinds
(December 2011)

Assessing the holiday outlook
(October 2011)

Multichannel retail gaining momentum
(September 2011)

Back-to-school sales heating up
(August 2011)

Consumers Beginning to Opt for Quality
(April 2011)

Fertilizing Spring Sales
(March 2011)

Inflation: Bursting the Seams
(February 2011)

For a Second Straight Year, NRF Enters New Year in a Good Mood
(January 2011)

Assessing 2011 Headwinds
(December 2010)

Christmas 2009 Could be a Hard Act to Follow this Year
(November 2010)

Operating in a Low Inventory Environment
(October 2010)

Macy’s Represents Potential Opportunity
(May 2010)

Market Share Key to Growth Today
(April 2010)

Light at the End of the Tunnel?
(March 2010)

Supply Chain Initiatives Might Deserve another Look
(February 2010)

An Upbeat Mood at NRF
(January 2010)

Go On the Offensive – It’s Too Late to Be Defensive
(December 2009)

Entering the “White Knuckle” Period
(November 2009)

Now that Comparisons are Getting Easier...
(October 2009)

SKU Rationalization Can Enhance Profitability
(September 2009)

Maximizing Gross Profit Per Square Foot
(August 2009)

Begin game planning now for a profitable 2010
(July 2009)

Retail environment becoming less painful; Sales appear to be stabilizing, margin pressure easing
(June 2009)