WHY IT MATTERS NOW AI has crossed from promise to infrastructure Seven decades of research quietly compounded — then, in just a few years, AI became something every executive must plan around. The numbers tell the story. A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence Executive Briefing - Click here to view
From Intuition to Intelligence Retailers and consumer brands are deploying AI to transform product development from a slow, intuition-based process into a fast, predictive, and data-driven workflow. These companies aren't just improving customer interactions — they are redesigning merchandising, logistics, product development, and operational decision-making around intelligent systems. AI Powered Product Innovation Executive Briefing - Click here to view
Retail's AI revolution has arrived AI is moving retail beyond reactive management toward autonomous, predictive execution. What was experimental is now embedded in daily operations across every segment. How AI is transforming every retail sector Executive Briefing - Click here to view
From Experimentation to AI-Powered Enterprises Artificial intelligence has moved from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide ecosystems spanning customer engagement, merchandising, operations, logistics, and product innovation. Organizations integrating AI across digital and physical channels are building durable competitive advantage. AI Powered Retail Executive Briefing - Click here to view
From Experimentation to a Fundamental Shift Artificial Intelligence has moved beyond isolated pilots into a fundamental change in how consumers discover products, evaluate brands, and make purchasing decisions. For executives, the question is no longer whether AI matters — but where it creates durable advantage, and where it introduces risk. The AI Imperative for Retail and Consumer Goods Executive Briefing - Click here to view
My best friend recently introduced me to a podcast series called ACQUIRED, hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. They do deep‑dive explorations into the stories and strategies behind some of the world’s most successful companies. While I may be late to the game, I’m fully obsessed now—currently binging episodes. Two of my favorites so far are the Costco and Trader Joe’s episodes. They’re fantastic examples of companies that managed to reinvent themselves over time while staying true to their core mission and values. If you haven’t listened yet, I highly recommend starting with the Costco episode: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esbcQyAm Enjoy! Kevin Mullaney CEO The Grayson Company
Productivity improvement, assortment rationalization, planning & operational process re-engineering. At TGC, we develop novel, structured approaches to increase client revenue. We recently worked with a national resort and active experiential entertainment company to reinvent and re-engineer their grab-and-go convenience shop concept, achieving a dramatic 61.3% improvement in revenue Please contact us to learn more about this case study.
Congratulations to our design partner, Dash Design, on this inspiring and transformative hotel project in the heart of NYC. To watch the complete video click this link Dash Design. Following is more information about the Dash Design Delta Hotel project. Delta Hotel, nestled in Times Square, debuts as the brand's inaugural NYC location after a $40 million transformation from Staybridge Suites. The 32-floor tower's overhaul included converting 310 extended-stay rooms, revamping the ground floor with a new reception, bar, and restaurant named George’s Nephew, plus renovating the lower lobby. Strategically situated for convenience amid bustling gateways, the hotel embodies Delta's "Simple Made Perfect" ethos, offering guests a serene retreat in midtown Manhattan. Rooms showcase minimalist design within a compact footprint, promoting efficiency and relaxation. Overcoming design challenges, the hotel seamlessly merges beauty and functionality, embodying neighborhood artistry.
Celebrating our 30th year as a retail strategy consulting firm, I want to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for your support. Over the past three decades, we have focused on bringing our clients fact-based, data-driven, actionable solutions and perspectives that are practical, objective, and global. At TGC, we provide our clients the most experienced industry experts to tackle the most difficult challenges faced by omnichannel retailers, digital natives, vertical brands, and investors around the world. Despite the ups and downs of the industry, we have been able to grow and expand our business, a testament to our business model and our incredible team. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, our reach extends to twenty-six countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Our talented team is distinguished by their deep, hands-on experience and their ability to adapt to the industry's rapidly changing landscape. David Ball, our President, and [...]
TGC recently sat down with Daniel Martinez, Farm Rio’s Global Retail Director to discuss his new role, the current state of the business and the US retail strategy that TGC developed with the Farm Rio team. Farm Rio, a vertically integrated Brazilian apparel company that designs, produces, and markets colorful print garments inspired by its local cultural and environmental roots, was founded in 1997 by Marcello Bastos and Katia Barros. In 2010, it became part of the newly created Grupo Soma, a multi-brand company which has grown to be one of the largest apparel groups in Brazil. The brand began planning for its US debut in 2018 and a year later opened a store in the SoHo section of New York and then one north of Miami in Aventura Mall, along with a few experimental pop-up stores in select markets. Within a year of opening stores, COVID hit. Against all odds, Farm [...]