AlixPartners | Global news | Retail

An overview of AlixPartners global news:

China

Half of Chinese consumers to spend more on Singles Day 2023 Singles Day, also known as the ‘anti-Valentine’s Day’, is an annual shopping extravaganza in China that falls on 11 November.
10 November 2023
United States

AlixPartners forecasts quieter holiday retail season Consulting firm AlixPartners is projecting a 3% to 6% increase in sales this holiday season, down from last year’s 6.6% growth.
15 September 2023
United States

AlixPartners adds veteran retail consultant Justin MacFarlane AlixPartners has hired Justin MacFarlane as a partner and managing director in its global retail practice.
25 January 2023
United States

AlixPartners' Joel Bines unravels changing consumer economy in new book Joel Bines, a consumer industry expert and managing director at consulting firm AlixPartners, has authored a new book titled “The Metail Economy: 6 Strategies for Transforming Your Business to Thrive
27 January 2022
United States

Nordstrom hires AlixPartners to advise on potential Rack spinoff Nordstrom has tapped consulting firm AlixPartners to advise on a potential spinoff of Nordstrom Rack, the department store’s off-price retail brand, according to a Bloomberg report.
03 January 2022
United States

Macy's hires consultants from AlixPartners to review business Macy’s has hired management consulting firm AlixPartners to review its business structure as its faces pressure to spin off its e-commerce business.
23 November 2021
Asia

China’s Singles Day (anti-Valentine’s Day) to break records yet again China’s Singles Day – dubbed anti-Valentine’s Day by many – is yet again poised to break records this year, with over 8 out of 10 Chinese consumers intending to spend the same or more in 2021 compare
01 November 2021
China

Pandemic permanently altering consumption habits in China The global pandemic has provoked widespread environmental concern among consumers in China according to a new AlixPartners report, with many to permanently alter their behaviour.
05 May 2021
United States

Half of consumers say pandemic has permanently altered spending habits Half of consumers (48%) globally say the Covid-19 pandemic has permanently changed their consumption habits, according to a recent report from AlixPartners.
13 April 2021
China

Singles' Day smashes records yet again despite US trade tensions China’s annual shopping frenzy Singles’ Day has continued its staggering sales growth, but uncertainty remained in the lead-up as to how ongoing trade tensions with the US might impact this year’s
12 November 2019
United Kingdom

FMCG sector pours billions of digital advertising spend down drain Around 60% of money spent on digital advertising by fast moving consumer goods firms is wasted, according to a new report.
06 August 2019
United Kingdom

Online retail hit by fall in consumer confidence Recent months have seen e-commerce firms discover that they are far from immune to the same pressures that have led to a high street crunch in the UK.
23 July 2019
United Kingdom

Online retail growth outpaces bricks-and-mortar footfall Traditional retailers saw sales volume and value stabilised at the start of 2019, enjoying growth 4%.
06 June 2019
United States

Struggling retailer Pier 1 Imports names AlixPartners advisor as interim CFO Texas-based home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports has appointed Deborah Rieger-Paganis, a managing director at AlixPartners, as its interim chief financial officer.
23 April 2019
United Kingdom

Despite sunshine, tough trading conditions persist for UK retail As the British retail sector continues to fight against numerous challenges, a new study has found that stores enjoyed a modest boost to sales value in the summer months of 2018.
07 August 2018
United Kingdom

UK retailers continue to suffer from the high street crunch Tough choices face the UK regarding Brexit, as negotiations plagued by governmental in-fighting continue to create economic uncertainties for people and businesses across Europe.
16 July 2018
United Kingdom

Troubled Poundland owner Steinhoff calls in AlixPartners International retail conglomerate Steinhoff has appointed two advisory firms as it attempts to deal with major financial difficulties.
22 December 2017
United Kingdom

Bon-Ton taps AlixPartners to advise on turnaround efforts Bon-Ton has hired consulting firm AlixPartners to provide operational advice regarding its turnaround efforts, while restructuring advisory PJT consider refinancing of the company’s debts.
09 October 2017
United Kingdom

UK retail industry sees value rise, long-term conditions remain uncertain Stagnant wages and unsustainable consumer debt means threaten the long-term spending growth of the UK retail industry, according to a new study by AlixPartners.
31 May 2017
United Kingdom

50 fastest growing OOH food and drink firms in UK BrewDog, Bill's Restaurants and Ed's Easy Diner are according to new research the fastest growing out-of-home food and beverage companies in the UK.
12 October 2015
United Kingdom

30 best performing (online) retailers in United Kingdom The Hut Group can call itself the fastest growing retailer in the UK, followed by The Entertainer and Blue Inc. Poundworld and DiscountUK, which ranked number 2 last year, drops 26 places to find itself discounted at num
15 June 2015
United Kingdom

AlixPartners & Kurt Salmon veteran joins Body Central Body Central Corporation has appointed Bryan Eshelman, a former partner at AlixPartners and Vice President at Kurt Salmon, to its Board of Directors. Founded in 1972, Body Central Corporation is a specialty retailer that offers apparel
27 August 2014

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