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State of the Consumer 2026: When tech acceleration and cost pressures collide
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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?

The State of Grocery North America 2026
ReportThe State of Grocery North America 2026June 17, 2026 - North American grocery is opening new battlegrounds—and the game is getting more sophisticated, with winners building hard-to-copy models they can own.

The State of Grocery

The State of Grocery North America 2026
ReportThe State of Grocery North America 2026June 17, 2026 - North American grocery is opening new battlegrounds—and the game is getting more sophisticated, with winners building hard-to-copy models they can own.

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GSI Advisory at CGF

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
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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
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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?
Podcast

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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.

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