Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Strategic Research Support

Overview

The Retail and CPG team supports our corporate and advisory clients with the most comprehensive insights and strategic solutions spanning the entire retail value chain. We help retail clients effectively navigate the transformative shift in the sector in terms of, for example, digital disruption, expansion into developing markets, growth of private-label brands, sustainability, and consumer experience so they could keep abreast of developments. Our expertise covers a wide range of areas such as market estimation and expansion, demand-gap analysis, opportunity analysis, industry KPIs, location and sales channel analysis, consumer intelligence, sustainability metrics, due diligence, deep-tech in retail verticals and functions and retail analytics. We focus on optimising knowledge, providing timely support and facilitating efficient operations.

Who we serve

Food Service firms
Retail chain operators (supermarkets and hypermarkets)
CPG companies
E-Retailers
Food Tech firms
Boutique strategy and advisory firms
Start-ups and industry disruptors (cloud kitchen, marketplace)
Consulting firms
Facility management providers

Support We Offer

Corporate strategy

International expansion
Market entry assessment
Market dynamic assessment
Identification of new market and growth opportunity
Supply and demand outlook
Go-to-Market strategy
Regulatory and policy analysis
Peer group strategy analysis
Technology (Deep Tech) impact and adoption analysis
Dashboards

Market and competitive intelligence

Market estimation models
Feasibility studies
Location analysis
Quarterly tracking of retail industry vertical trends and drivers
SWOT and PESTEL
KPI identification
Deep-dive industry/segmental analysis
Competitive landscape
Thematic research/industry outlook

Corporate finance support

Target screening and due diligence support
Peer and M&A deal screening
Deal advisory support
Financial modelling/synergy analysis
Valuation support
Financial health/score analysis

Benchmarking studies

Industry KPI tracking and analysis
Competitive benchmarking
Pricing and promotion benchmarking
Operational and performance benchmarking
Sustainability benchmarking
Financial benchmarking

Retail analytics

Insights-driven retail marketing and operations
Insights-driven category strategy and assortment
Performance management monitoring
Optimising channel mix

Consumer intelligence

Omni-Channel strategy
Customer segmentation / Target profiling
Consumer and shopper insights
Customer experience
Identifying value propositions

How we are different

Retail and CPG Industry Expertise

Our deep knowledge of and extensive experience in the retail industry enable us to navigate its complexities to provide clients with strategic insights, innovative solutions and a competitive edge

Customised Solutions

We offer customised solutions that cater to clients' unique needs, underscoring our dedication to their success. Our approach ensures that they receive exclusive solutions perfectly suited to demand amid dynamic retail landscape

ONE-STOP Shop for Retail Industry Strategic Research

Our comprehensive services cover a wide range of business management areas including market assessment, strategy building, financial, consumers and competition

Client-Centric Flexibility

We provide clients with options while managing their core strategic research needs, enabling them to focus on their workloads and optimising productivity

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