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
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 [...]