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State of the Consumer 2026: When tech acceleration and cost pressures collide›
June 22, 2026 - The consumer is changing fast. Four trends—the tech-driven path to purchase, the health revolution, the experience economy, and the resourceful consumer—will redefine the sector. Will brands keep up?
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GSI Advisory at CGF›
Join GSI Advisory at the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Global Summit 2026 in Vienna, Austria and connect with retail leaders, tech innovators, and global brands.
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GSI Advisory on Consumer and Retail Podcast: Insights from experts on business and management›
GSI Advisory experts discuss the latest trends and the most pressing challenges for leaders in the retail and consumer-goods industries. Hear about the immediate and longer-term moves that matter most for business success. Topics covered include strategy, technology, marketing, operations, and organization.
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Navigating the new normal: Building resilience in fuel retail trading
September 28, 2026 - Commodity markets have entered a new era of persistent volatility. For fuel retailers, this is a chance to strengthen resilience and capture value through smarter procurement.
Convenience or discovery: Which mission will your store serve?
September 28, 2026 - As AI reshapes how consumers browse, shop, and buy, retailers must choose a mission for every location—and commit to it with disciplined formats.
Billion-dollar beauty: The odds of scaling a breakout brand
September 24, 2026 - Our new analysis reveals the odds of reaching $1 billion in sales—and how the paths to that milestone differ by category, distribution channel, and brand velocity.
Consumers don’t trust AI advice. They turn to it anyway.
August 27, 2026 - Consumer behavior is more dynamic and unpredictable than ever. Our latest research highlights four converging trends redefining trust and engagement.
Pacsun’s Gen Z playbook: Listen, learn, and let go
August 27, 2026 - Brieane Olson, CEO of the US-based clothing retailer, says the secret to the company’s success is community cocreation and agile merchandising.
An update on US consumer sentiment: Holiday budgeting begins
August 27, 2026 - Despite being wary about the economy, consumers plan to spend the same or more on holiday shopping as they did last year. Here’s how retailers can prepare.
