Optimizing Omnichannel Operations: Ship-from-Store vs. Centralized Distribution

→ Dustin Miller, valuation director, Hilco Valuation Services, explains that while omnichannel might be non-negotiable, retailers must make choices on how best to ship e-commerce items to consumers.

Has Retail Right-Sized Post Covid?

→ Tim Anderson, executive vice president at Hilco Valuation Services, explains why companies are still filling in the gaps.

Revolutionizing Beauty: How AI and Personalization are Transforming the CosmeticS Industry

→ Gary Dressler dives into the latest advancements in beauty tech, changing consumer preferences and strategic shifts in retail dynamics, propelling the beauty sector toward a more personalized and tech-driven future.

THE RESALE REVOLUTION AND ITS IMPACTS ON RETAIL

→ Kyle Sawyer, director, capital planning at Hilco Merchant Resources, explains how recommerce is driven by consumers who are prioritizing sustainability, quality and cost-effectiveness.

Finding Jewelry’s Sparkle During Uncertain Times

→ Fine jewelry is both impacted and shielded by geopolitical, macroeconomic and supply chain forces.

Change Management: Disbanding the Change-Prevention Committee

→ Robert Gorin, consumer practice leader at Getzler Henrich, explains that the way an organization handles change is critical to its success, particularly during periods of uncertainty.

THE ESSENTIAL 2024 RETAIL PLAYBOOK AND TRENDS REPORT

→ Retail bankruptcies? Cash flow management? The state of retail real estate? Smart tech investments? The RetailRX Playbook identifies the top challenges impacting retail today and offers the “winning plays” executives need to win. ​Download the free playbook!​

How Retailers Can Spot, and Mitigate, a Liquidity Crisis

→ Dan O’Brien, managing director of Getzler Henrich, explains why getting ahead of root causes can prevent or soften a liquidity crisis.

How to BUILD FRONTLINE WORKER TRUST, LOYALTY

→ ​There are ways to make the "boring" retail micro-fulfillment era more rewarding for your frontline employees.

How to Make Money From Selling Trademarks, Domain Names

→ Richelle Kalnit, chief commercial officer and senior vice president of Hilco Streambank, shares insights into the market of intangible assets from an M&A perspective.

THE VALUE OF AN INTERIM CRO IN TIMES OF DIFFICULTY AND TRANSITION

→ Laurence Sax, managing director of Getzler Henrich, explains what an expert outside voice brings to the C-suite.

HOW ABERCROMBIE USES AI TO TAKE THE ANGST OUT OF INVENTORY PLANNING

→ Molly Kozar, senior director, omni location planning, Abercrombie & Fitch Co., discusses fusing ‘gut instinct’ and AI data to optimize inventory.

Post-pandemic Market: Winners and Losers in Commercial Real Estate

→ Dan O'Brien, executive vice president and partner at Hilco Real Estate, shares insights into the current state of the market and explores how it's changed, which sectors are thriving, and what challenges remain for struggling businesses.

The True Costs of Free Shipping and Free Returns

→ Mark Samson, managing director, Getzler Henrich, finds retailers just aren’t ‘doing the math’ when it comes to free shipping and returns.

Early 2024 Retail Outlook: Sales Growth Anticipated, Purposeful Buying and Tech Investment Advised

→ Ian Fredericks, president, Hilco Consumer-Retail, explains why a slowdown in inflation and a boost in U.S. jobs will bolster overall retail volume growth, but depleted consumer savings and high food costs will limit growth.

Assuming and
Rejecting Leases from
a CRO’s Perspective

→ Dan O’Brien, managing director,
Getzler Henrich, explains how a chief restructuring officer (“CRO”) plays ‘quarterback’ in assuming or rejecting leases in a Chapter 11 context.

Wellness Check:
Why a 13-Week Cash Flow Model is Crucial for Both Healthy and Distressed Businesses

→ Charvi Gupta, senior director, and Jake Ringelstein, senior associate at Getzler Henrich, warn you can’t plan inventory buys, fund growth or save for contingencies without knowing what’s coming in and going out.

CONSUMERS BRACE FOR ECONOMIC Uncertainty with Reduced Spending and Brand Loyalty

→ Robert Gorin, managing director and consumer practice leader at Getzler Henrich, said retailers need to brace for more frugal shoppers.

MAXIMIZE RETAIL HOLIDAY WINS WITH THESE ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES

→ Explore key tactics to not only survive but thrive during the holiday shopping rush — from prioritizing loyal customers to keeping store shelves strategically stocked.

Why Brick-and-Mortar Stores Continue to Thrive in the Digital Age

→ Consumers crave shopping in a physical store for a variety of reasons, including a tactile experience.

VF Corp’s Misguided Supreme Buy Proves That the Best Acquisitions Might Just Be Those You Skip

→ The saga of VF Corp and Supreme serves as a cautionary tale of why not all acquisitions, especially those enveloped in hype, lead to fairy-tale endings.

Shattering Glass Ceilings: The Critical Need for Women at the Helm in Retail

→ Although there are more women CEOs today than 10 years ago, the retail industry continues to lag.

ACTIVIST INVESTORS IN RETAIL: DO THEY ADD VALUE?

→ In a time when the retail industry is grappling
with evolving consumer habits, digital transformation challenges and heightened competition, the emergence of activist investors has been viewed by many as polarizing.

The Innovation Imperative: Why Retailers Must Adapt or Get Left Behind

→ So long, ‘Pile it high and watch it fly!’ The days of relying solely on a prime location and a well-stocked shelf are fading fast.

Talking with
Claire Spofford,
J. Jill Inc.'s CEO,
on What it
Takes to Win

→ Successful execution requires strong leadership, especially in setting the tone and culture of a retail brand.

Retail Ruins:The Top 5 Causes of Store Shutdowns

→ Retail has always been challenging,
but today's added variables and nuances make it more complex than ever.

The Evolution of Retail: A Tale of Disruption, Digitalization and Consumer Shifts

→ The retail landscape has undergone radical transformations, with the rise of e-commerce, technological advancements and changing consumer behavior. This shift has led to a divide between retail winners and losers, a trend set to continue as online giants and factory-direct e-tailers dominate the market.

Michelle Gass and AI Steal the Show at NRF

→ And why do we need to invest in tech?

Assuming and
Rejecting Leases from
a CRO’s Perspective

→ Dan O’Brien, Managing Director,
Getzler Henrich & Associates, LLC, explains how a Chief Restructuring Officer (“CRO”) plays ‘quarterback’ in assuming or rejecting leases in a Chapter 11 context.

Assuming and
Rejecting Leases from
a CRO’s Perspective

→ Dan O’Brien, Managing Director,
Getzler Henrich & Associates, LLC, explains how a Chief Restructuring Officer (“CRO”) plays ‘quarterback’ in assuming or rejecting leases in a Chapter 11 context.