Retail & Consumer industry publications

Customers take control

The million-dollar question for retailers over the next three-to-five years is how online shopping behaviour will continue to evolve. Retailers can glean some valuable information from their own customer data, but that doesn't really shed light on how other shoppers are behaving

R&C Worlds Express

This quarter's R&C Worlds Express offers practical, real-world solutions to some of the indirect tax issues retail companies can potentially run into.

The speed of life. Consumer intelligence series

This quarter's R&C Worlds Express offers practical, real-world solutions to some of the indirect tax issues retail companies can potentially run into.

Finding the Future Online. E-commerce trends in Russia

A survey on changes in online consumer behaviour, new e-commerce models and key trends in online retail.

The Impact of "Deal of the day" Offers on Retail & Consumer Products Companies

Deal-of-the-day companies offer daily deals to the general public. The "deals" offered by these companies are generally in the form of on-line coupons, providing discounts at local and nationwide businesses.

15th Annual Global CEO Survey. Key findings in the industrial manufacturing industry

Key findings in the industrial manufacturing industry which are based on interviews with 156 industrial manufacturing CEOs in 41 countries, as well as in-depth interviews with Douglas R. Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO, Caterpillar Inc., and David Cote, Chairman and CEO, Honeywell.

Assembling value: Analysis of M&A activity in the global industrial manufacturing sector, 3Q 2011

Welcome to the third-quarter 2011 edition of Assembling value, PwC’s quarterly analysis of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global industrial manufacturing sector.

Assembling value: Analysis of M&A activity in the global industrial manufacturing sector, 4Q 2011

Welcome to the fourth-quarter 2011 edition of Assembling value, PwC’s quarterly analysis of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global industrial manufacturing sector.

Retail & consumer hot topics. Uncovering hidden growth potential

Since 2007 the world economy has been confronted with an unprecedented financial, economic and sovereign debt crisis which also hit the retail and consumer industry. Increasing and highly volatile prices for raw materials, declining consumer confidence, unemployment, and shrinking margins are some of the indicators which are accompanying this scenario.

2011 State of the Internal Audit Profession -- Scripting Internal Audit for a Changing World

We are happy to present you the seventh annual Global State of the Internal Audit Profession survey, which found that as companies emerge from the recession, internal auditors have the opportunity to elevate their roles by aligning their business objectives with new company priorities.

14th Annual CEO Survey Industrial Manufacturing summary

The paper explores the key trends in the manufacturing findings – especially where IM trend varies from the survey sample.

Assembling value Analysis of M&A activity in the global industrial manufacturing sector, 1Q 2011

Welcome to the first-quarter 2011 edition of Assembling value, PwC’s quarterly analysis of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global industrial manufacturing sector.

Assembling value: Analysis of M&A activity in the global industrial manufacturing sector, 2Q 2011

Welcome to the second-quarter 2011 edition of Assembling value, PwC’s quarterly analysis of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global industrial manufacturing sector.

Banking in 2050

The report presents a set of quantitative projections of the size of the banking industry in the leading economies to 2050

Cause for cautious optimism: Life sciences venture capital investment rebounds, but deal volume declines

Companies in the Life Sciences sector, which includes the biotechnology and medical device industries, recovered in terms of dollar investments during the first quarter of 2011.

Chemical compounds. Analysis of M&A activity in the global industrial manufacturing sector, 1Q 2011

Welcome to the first-quarter 2011 edition of Chemical compounds, PwC’s quarterly analysis of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global chemicals industry.

Manufacturing Barometer, 1Q 2011

This paper is a quarterly survey of US-based senior executives from multinational manufacturing companies regarding their view of the US and global industrial manufacturing economies over the past quarter and their outlook for the next 12 months.

Manufacturing Excellence: Customer collaboration designs excellence

This paper is the second in our series of Global Industrial Manufacturing thought leadership.

R&C Worlds Express - The Wisdom of Crowds October 2010

Retail and consumer brands are more closely followed by social media users than any other type of brand.

R&C Worlds Express - Why leading advertising are realigning November 2010

Advertising dollars, while critical for global retail and consumer growth, need to be allocated and tracked more closely than ever.

R&C Worlds Express - Why leading advertising are realigning November 2010

Advertising dollars, while critical for global retail and consumer growth, need to be allocated and tracked more closely than ever.

R&C Worlds Express, July 2010

More and more companies are viewing nonfinancial data as a management tool. But there’s a disconnect even at “sustainable” companies: Sustainability information isn’t often factored into corporate strategy.

r&c worlds Express, May 2011

Some of the most interesting findings of PwC's 14th Annual Global CEO Survey deal with CEOs' views on emerging and developed markets.

Online retailing in Russia: Social media marketing

We are pleased to present you with the results of the study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers in order to identify the main trends in consumers’ Internet behaviour.

R&C Worlds Express. February 2010, Volume 2.

This issue of r&c worlds express discusses key retail and consumer goods sector findings from a recent survey on climate change.

Building to win

The global retail and consumer sectors face, at best, an uncertain outlook in 2009. Most of the developed world is in recession and despite some glimmers of hope real economic recovery is likely some distance away.

Glimmers amid the gloom

According to the report, the industry as a whole appears to be more resilient than many others – even though some short-term pain is certainly expected.

Issues and solutions for the retail and consumer goods industries: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)/US GAAP

This publication summarises some of the complex accounting issues that are specific to the retail and consumer industry. These issues cover the full value chain, from the creation of a product by a consumer goods company to its sale to the final purchaser.

Lease accounting for retailers - the biggest-ever accounting change?

The FASB and the IASB are currently working together to revise lease accounting standards - the purpose of their efforts is to reconcile treatments under U.S. GAAP and international financial reporting standards.

The private labels revolution

According to the survey data, the global growth in private labels is changing the retail landscape irrevocably. What are the implications for Russian retailers and manufacturers?

Retail and Consumer Worlds: January, 2009

This issue of R&C Worlds focuses on the economic crisis and the effect it is having on retail and consumer goods companies.

What’s in store?

Welcome to the first issue of What’s in store?, which is dedicated to the retail and consumer sector. You’ll find articles here that focus on some of our latest research, explore new and emerging trends, and share some of the insights we’ve gained through working with leading companies in the industry.

New guidance on IFRIC 13

This publication, which is written primarily with retail and consumer companies in mind, will help clarify the impact of the IFRIC 13 interpretation, paving the way for a smooth transition.

Shopping for the future

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IFRS in Action: What do Retail & Consumer board members need to know?

This paper explores the main consequences of IFRS on the manner in which retail & consumer companies report their performance. These new standards represent more than a change in accounting principles; they affect the manner in which companies operate and are perceived by the market.This publication analyses the main challenges that emerge for retail & consumer and sets out ten key industry-specific IFRS transition issues that retail and consumer sector board members need to be aware of.

Wanted: Russian Consumers!

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world’s leading provider of business advice to the retail and consumer sector. Globally, there are over 8,000 partners and professional staff who are dedicated to serving clients in our Retail & Consumer practice. Leading companies recognize the value we bring to the business equation.

From São Paulo to Shanghai — New consumer dynamics: the impact on modern retailing

It is with great pleasure that we publish the 5th edition of PricewaterhouseCoopers' annual regional research project. This year we have placed the spotlight on six major emerging economies, namely Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Poland and Russia in order to analyse the changing investment challenges and opportunities for retail & consumer companies.