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60-second Retail

At BDO we know it takes time to stay up to speed on the rapidly changing Retail & Consumer Products industry. That’s why we’re doing the leg work for you in our new BDO podcast, 60-second Retail. We’ll keep you in-the-know on events and trends impacting your bottom line in just a few short minutes, so can spend your time where it counts most –running your retail business.

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5:36

The Corporate Cut in Retail

60-second Retail ·

2023/01/17

Why has the retail industry seen so many corporate job cuts over the last few months? How does this move reconcile with the need to create an employee experience that keeps them happy, engaged and invested in the company? Listen in to this episode to hear what Ross Forman, Managing Director in the Workplace Operations & Strategy Group at BDO USA, thinks is going on, and what retailers need to do continue to attract and retain talent with corporate cuts underway.

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6:03

Mixed Signals in the Retail Supply Chain

60-second Retail ·

2023/01/09

With shipping charges decreasing on the international front, and last-mile delivery companies announcing poor performance predictions on the domestic front, what's really going on with the retail supply chain? In this episode we are joined by R.J. Romano, Managing Director, Business Advisory Services & Supply Chain Advisory Practice Leader at BDO USA, who helps us sort through all the mixed signals.

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5:35

Excess Inventory Tax Strategies

60-second Retail ·

2023/01/04

How can retailers use extra inventory to lower their total taxable income? What tax benefits might there be for a retailer who chooses to donate excess inventory? Tune into this episode where James McNamara, Partner in Core Tax Services at BDO USA, lays out some considerations for retailers when determining the best way to manage excess inventory.

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5:17

How the New Tax Regulations Impact Retail

60-second Retail ·

2023/01/02

Now that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been rolled out with a new book minimum tax in place, are there any implications that retailers need to be aware of? Tune into this episode to hear why John Marquardt, Central Tax Regional Managing Partner at BDO USA thinks this is a very unusual move for the IRS to make.

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5:42

Navigating Another Uptick in Shrinkflation

60-second Retail ·

2022/12/19

Are consumers so programmed to see price increases that another uptick in shrinkflation doesn’t even matter? Can retailers double down with increased prices AND product modifications? Tune into this episode where Ted Vaughan, Partner and Southwest Regional Retail Leader at BDO USA, gives us his thoughts on how retailers can best navigate the impacts of shrinkflation.

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5:23

Preholiday Sales - Strategic Success or Bust?

60-second Retail ·

2022/11/30

Many retailers have been testing a variety of pre-holiday sales formats well in advance of the typical holiday shopping season - including Amazon, Target and Walmart. Were any of these retailers able to spur consumer spending ahead of time? Tune into this episode where we examine whether the pre-holiday sales were a strategic success or a bust.

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5:51

The Impact of Interest Rate Hikes before the Holidays

60-second Retail ·

2022/11/28

With a 4th interest rate hike approved just before the holidays, what impacts can retailers expect? What is the macroeconomic effect of companies borrowing with interest rates going up? Tune into this episode to hear what David Berliner, Partner & National Leader of Business Restructuring at BDO USA thinks the ramifications are, and what retailers may need to do to spur consumer spending and move inventory.

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6:00

ESG in Retail (Part 3): Ethical Consumerism

60-second Retail ·

2022/11/14

What's happening with governance practices and policies in the retail sector? What is ethical consumerism? And why is this so important to a retailer looking to stay top of mind with consumers? In this episode, the last of our 3-part mini-series dedicated to ESG in retail, we are again joined by Karen Baum, ESG Service Leader at BDO USA, who explains the importance of using ESG to keep consumer mind – and wallet - share.

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6:16

ESG in Retail (Part 2): Employee Experience & Labor...

60-second Retail ·

2022/11/07

What can retailers do to improve their employee experience? What labor practice concerns should be top of mind for retailers? In this episode, the 2nd of our 3-part mini-series dedicated to ESG in retail, we are joined by Karen Baum, ESG Service Leader at BDO USA, to help us understand how the social aspect plays out in retail.

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6:02

ESG in Retail (Part 1): The Circular Economy

60-second Retail ·

2022/10/31

Why is ESG so important for retailers to pay attention to and incorporate into their business strategy? What are some top environmental concerns and how do they impact the retail industry? In this episode, the first of our 3-part mini-series dedicated to ESG in retail, we are joined by Karen Baum, ESG Service Leader at BDO USA, who helps us answers these important questions.

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7:17

Today's Critical Retail KPIs

60-second Retail ·

2022/10/24

With the rapid evolution of the retail industry over the last few years, have the critical KPIs for retailers changed? Tune into this episode to hear what Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, thinks are the most important metrics to track today and how these differ from what retailers have historically looked at.

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5:52

How Better Technology & Data Support Your Supply Chain

60-second Retail ·

2022/10/17

How can technology and data analytics support the retail supply chain? Why are strategic investments in the retail tech stack so critical? In this episode we are joined by Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, who explains why retailers need to address gaps in their tech stack and prioritize data analytics, and where to start.

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7:23

Returns & the Rise of eCommerce

60-second Retail ·

2022/10/10

Along with the growth of e-Commerce comes growth in returns. What are some of the important operational areas for retailers to examine to insure they are reducing returns? Can virtual try-on technology assist in this arena? Listen in to this episode where Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, answers these questions.

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5:55

AI Opportunities in Retail

60-second Retail ·

2022/10/03

What pain points AI can help relieve for retailers? How does AI analysis of data differ from traditional data analysis in improving the bottom line? And where do you even start if you're looking to implement AI? In this episode Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, helps us understand the opportunities AI presents for retailers.

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5:40

Retail in the Red 1H 2022

60-second Retail ·

2022/09/26

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4:22

The Brand D2C Shift

60-second Retail ·

2022/09/12

Another paradigm shift seems to be underway in the retail sector and it’s being led by some well-known brands - moving to a direct to consumer (D2C) business model. What is the value in doing this? How will consumers react? And is this trend here to stay? Listen in as Paige Lustbader, Audit Director in the Retail & Consumer Products industry group at BDO USA helps us answers these important questions.

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7:08

Building an Effective Customer Loyalty Program

60-second Retail ·

2022/09/05

Why do retailers need to evolve their customer loyalty programs to better retain customers? How can loyalty programs be leveraged to drive additional importance in inflationary times? In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Valdivia, Audit Partner and West regional leader for the Retail and Consumer Products Industry group at BDO USA, to answer these important questions.

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3:18

Fad or Future? (Part 3): Cybersecurity in the Metaverse

60-second Retail ·

2022/08/22

In this last episode of our “fad or future” mini-series we talk with Ric Opal, Cybersecurity National Leader at BDO USA, who lays out some of the important things retailers need to take into consideration from a cybersecurity perspective before going into the metaverse.

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6:47

Fad or Future? (Part 2): Selling Virtual Goods in the...

60-second Retail ·

2022/08/15

What exactly is an NFT? What do retailers need to know about NFTs? And how can NFTs be leveraged as part of a successful business strategy? Listen in as Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, answers these important questions in the second episode of our "fad or future" mini-series.

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6:21

Fad or Future? (Part 1): Using the Metaverse to Build...

60-second Retail ·

2022/08/08

Why is the metaverse so important for retailers to pay attention to? How can the metaverse be leveraged to build brand loyalty? In this episode, the first of our “fad or future” mini-series, we are joined by Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, to help us understand how retailers can incorporate this new platform into a successful brand building strategy.

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