Will your portfolio weather the storm?

Retailers have slashed product ranges during the Covid-19 crisis to improve both product availability and operational efficiency.  There are now over 13,000 fewer SKUs in the top six UK grocers.  Some categories have been especially impacted – UK Petcare has seen a 27% SKU reduction.  (Source: The Grocer 4th July 2020). Suppliers themselves have been… Read More

Will you be match fit for the ‘Golden Quarter’?

Context Covid-19 came quickly and will depart slowly.  Global leaders are walking a tightrope between health and economics.  Whilst the situation is fluid and unpredictable, business leaders must quickly shift attention from short term challenges founded first and foremost on the safety of people and availability of essential products, to how to exit the pandemic… Read More