McKinsey on Consumer and Retail

McKinsey on Consumer and Retail

McKinsey Retail & Consumer Goods

Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (17)
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

McKinsey experts discuss the latest trends and the most pressing challenges for leaders in the retail and consumer-goods industries. Hear about the immediate and longer-term moves that matter most for business success. Topics covered include strategy, technology, marketing, operations, and organization.

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Recent Episodes

From dashboards to decisions: Empowering merchants with agentic AI

Apr 02, 2026 22m

Agentic AI can automate routine work and improve merchandising decisions at scale. What does it take to translate potential into performance?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Rethinking restaurant success

Feb 05, 2026 25m

Union Square Hospitality Group’s Chip Wade and John Ragan share their perspectives on customer experience, restaurant technology, and the future of dining.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for…

How today’s consumers are spending their time and money

Oct 09, 2025 26m

What are the trends shaping consumer sentiment and behavior in 2025—and what are the implications for brands and retailers?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Holiday shopping 2025: US consumers hunt for early deals

Sep 08, 2025 23m

They’re concerned about inflation and looking for value, so US consumers are changing their shopping habits this holiday season. Here’s what that means for retailers and consumer goods companies.See…

A close look at the global beauty industry in 2025

Aug 28, 2025 27m

We asked 15,000 consumers and 100-plus executives for their perspectives on today’s beauty market. In this episode, we highlight the themes that emerged from our research.  See…

How the sporting goods industry can turn uncertainty into opportunity

May 07, 2025 22m

The authors of a new report, Sporting Goods 2025, explore key themes that will shape the market and highlight consumer trends that could represent paths to growth.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy…

Portfolio and performance: Priorities for CPG leaders

Oct 02, 2024 24m

The consumer goods industry, once an investor darling, has underperformed in recent years. Companies can prioritize six actions to simultaneously revive revenue growth and cut costs.See…

Luxury retail is about ‘emotions, not transactions’

Feb 22, 2024 21m

The physical shopping experience matters more than ever, says Value Retail founder Scott Malkin, whose company owns some of the world’s best-performing luxury shopping destinations.See…

How product design can yield ‘triple wins’: Growth, margin, and sustainability

Jan 30, 2024 23m

Some consumer companies have simultaneously increased sales, cut costs, and reduced carbon emissions. Their secret? Paying closer attention to the design of their products and packaging.See…

The art and science of reducing retail shrink

Dec 12, 2023 23m

Retailers need a data-informed, collaborative, store-by-store approach to combat shrink. The payoff: higher profits and better customer experience.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy…

Holiday shopping in 2023: ‘It started early and will end late’

Nov 13, 2023 24m

In search of the best deals, US consumers are spreading out their spending across several months this holiday season. Here’s what that means for retailers.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for…

How to do a ‘retail reset’: Priorities for retail leaders

Oct 31, 2023 28m

The most successful retailers will be those that undergo a full reset—by harnessing new technology, creating ecosystems, engaging their workforce, and investing in private brands.See…

Consumers are spending on sustainable consumer goods: Highlights from new research

May 11, 2023 25m

Which sustainability attributes matter most at the point of sale? Do consumers pay attention to sustainability claims? A new report from McKinsey and NielsenIQ provides answers.See…

Purposeful growth in retail: Perspectives from two former Nike execs

Apr 13, 2023 25m

What does purposeful growth look like in the retail sector? Christiana Shi and Stuart Hogue, former senior leaders at Nike, speak with McKinsey’s Brian Gregg about the company’s formula for serving…

‘Let’s not just rely on data’: Holt Renfrew’s Anne Pitcher on the future of retail

Mar 02, 2023 20m

The department-store veteran explains how retailers can become more consumer-centric, experiential, sustainable, and diverse than they’ve ever been.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy…

The state of grocery retail around the world

Sep 29, 2022 25m

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:07) >  A survey of 30,000+ consumers and 100+ grocery CEOs reveals the challenges—and opportunities—that grocery retailers face today.See…

How Europe’s CPG leaders can navigate inflation

Sep 08, 2022 22m

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 22:07) >  With inflation persisting, consumer-packaged-goods manufacturers can’t rely on the strategies that got them through the past two…

The ‘Great Attrition’ in frontline retail—and what retailers can do about it

Jul 28, 2022 25m

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:52) >  New research reveals which aspects of the employee experience matter most to US frontline retail workers. Retailers must pay attention…

Black beauty brands and consumers: Where do we go from here?

Jul 14, 2022 28m

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:32) >  Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell and two McKinsey senior partners discuss how to better support Black brands and serve Black consumers.See…

Are personalized vitamins the future of wellness?

Jun 16, 2022 23m

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 22:59) >  The CEOs of two vitamin companies, HUM Nutrition and Vous Vitamin, discuss the biggest trends in consumer health and wellness.See…

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