Retail & Consumer Brands consulting

Retail is looking to the future, and so are we

Business leaders in retail and consumer product companies confront many challenges today — from the innovation needs and risks of an online presence to optimizing the omnichannel customer experience and creating a retail community that will drive growth. As your business evolves, you must continually address these challenges to achieve your goals. Grant Thornton specialists in retail and consumer products bring practical experience serving companies in the industry to help you right-size your approach to balance inventory, access sales channels, and make the most of your customer loyalty programs. Mitigate cybersecurity risks, and optimize your operations to drive profitable growth.

PODCAST

Agility, customer focus keys to 2024 success in retail

National Managing Partner, Retail & Consumer Brands, Kevin Kelly, provides insight on a few industry trends and what they mean for retailers looking to plan for the year ahead.

Sectors we serve

eCommerce
Physical Stores
Marketplace

The eCommerce channel has experienced significant growth in recent years and is a critical element in creating a frictionless omnichannel experience. Managing security risks and complex tax reporting can create challenges. We can help you navigate these waters so you operate efficiently and effectively in the markets you serve.

Brick-and-mortar locations have had to adjust to the demands of customers who expect their stores to accommodate their shopping preferences, no matter what channel they choose. Our teams have the knowledge of how to manage your operational capabilities to better serve today’s savvy consumers.

Today’s consumers are channel agnostic and enjoy having multiple options available to shop. Brands have benefited from the expansion of online marketplaces that bring buyers and sellers together, taking the omnichannel experience to another level. Ensuring you have the right control environment, reporting structure and inter-relationship with other sales channels are key elements to connecting with your customer community.

How we can help you

Our advisory teams tackle challenges alongside you, designing fresh solutions with a balance of scale, skill and service you’ll only find here.

Corporate Tax

When it comes to tax, there’s more to consider than simply reporting. Global risks, regulatory requirements, transformative... Show more technology — these are all part of a bigger picture that can impact your business performance. From tax compliance to tax planning, we listen to your needs and work with you to position tax as a strategic function of the business. With a focus on defining a comprehensive strategy, we can provide the resources and solutions to meet your business needs and advance your business goals. Learn more -->

Audit & Assurance

Our talented people, cutting-edge technology, and deep industry-specific knowledge and experience give us all the necessary... Show more ingredients to provide audit and assurance services that provide the highest quality to our clients, audit report users, and the community. We ask the right questions and work together with our clients to provide the best solutions, using the latest technology to deliver efficient services and useful, data-driven insights. And we have a strong commitment to serving our clients and the public with integrity and transparency. Learn more -->

Risk Advisory

We help our clients understand their business risks, and we assist in addressing them in both proactive and responsive contexts. We deploy... Show more our diverse pool of controls professionals, compliance specialists, cybersecurity professionals and risk consultants with industry depth to meet the complex requirements of our client programs. We work with our clients to provide the optimal team and resource structure to accelerate program execution. We start with the benefits-realization objective to drive the most effective and value-enhancing engagement model for our clients. Learn more -->

CFO Advisory

The responsibilities of CFOs have grown tremendously in recent years as the depth of their strategic acumen has become fully appreciated by... Show more their organizations. These expanded duties create a need for insights that you can depend on, tailored to your unique circumstances. Our professionals help you drive your organization forward in an ever-changing environment. We help you create value and accurate, efficient reporting with the help of powerful tools and analytical capabilities. Your organization is counting on you to create a path to success. You can count on us to help you deliver. Learn more -->

Transaction Advisory

Our holistic approach to transaction advisory services addresses the financial, operational, tax, IT commercial, strategic, human capital, and... Show more cultural issues that are part of a deal. With a shared purpose of optimizing transactional value, Grant Thornton’s M&A professionals work with you throughout the life cycle of the transaction to overcome challenges and execute a successful closing. Our integrated transaction plan provides the insights necessary to minimize risks, manage buy-side and sell-side due diligence, and enable you to focus on the future. Learn more -->

Technology Modernization

A strategic technology modernization effort can help decrease costs, optimize inventory management, accelerate project management, boost... Show more performance, and even improve engagement for employees and customers. The challenge is to achieve value-driven innovation amid the ongoing operational and competitive challenges that face every organization. Grant Thornton’s technology modernization team understands this challenge and applies deep technology, data, cloud, and automation experience with fresh strategic thinking and proven partners to find the best path to your goals. Learn more -->

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