Headlines as of late are reporting mass talent shortages across a variety of industries. But is there a talent shortage happening in the retail industry? How can retailers circumvent the negative impacts this issue may bring? Tune into this episode where Ross Forman, Managing Director in the Workplace Operations & Strategy Group at BDO USA, speaks with us about this very important topic.

Resale has been steadily gaining momentum in some unusual categories. In this episode we dive into some of the staggering growth statistics we've been tracking over the last few years, delve into why consumers are shifting their spending to the resale market, and discuss some ways retailers can win back the consumer's attention and wallet.

We’re seeing a shift in the types of clothes that consumers are purchasing as of late, with more business attire flying off the shelves at a lot of retailers. But business attire doesn't look quite the same as it did pre-pandemic. Could there be a new business attire category on the market? Tune into this episode where James McNamara, Partner in Core Tax Services at BDO USA, speaks with us about one of the bigger fads we've seen emerge in post-pandemic times.

How does 2023 compare to 2022 when it comes to retail bankruptcy filings and store closures? Are certain segments in a better position than others? What will the impact of excess inventory be on the financial outlook for the rest of the year? Tune into this episode to hear what David Berliner, Partner & National Leader of Business Restructuring at BDO USA, thinks is in store for the industry as we move full steam ahead into 2023.

BNPL is great for consumers and has taken off in recent years, but is it viable for retailers? What economic factors and risks need to be taken into consideration when determining whether to offer it as a payment option? In this episode we examine why BNPL has become so popular with consumers, and discuss the growing risks retailers are taking on in today's economy in order to spur big ticket item sales.

Are retailers across the globe facing the same challenges as we are stateside? What do we stand to learn from retailers in the UK, who may be taking a different strategy to address shared issues? Are there potential hurdles on the horizon our counterparts have a head start on overcoming? Listen in to the very first episode of 60-second Retail - International Edition, where we are joined by Laura McNaughton, Consumer Brands M&A Partner for BDO UK, to do a side-by-side comparison of the U.K. and U.S. retail markets and uncover some interesting insights.

What retail sector is speeding ahead in the digital innovation race and how are they doing this? What can you borrow from these digital gurus to strengthen your own digital transformation strategy? Tune in to this episode of our 60-second Retail podcast, as Robert Brown, National Digital Leader for Retail and Consumer Products at BDO USA, discusses some of the more interesting findings from the 2023 Retail CFO Outlook Survey, and why digital innovation shouldn’t take a back seat even in these more financially challenging times.

How are Retail CFOs planning to deal with the fallout from supply chain strains that have left them at times with not enough inventory, and at other times too much? What vulnerabilities can be negated simply by going back to the basics with your supply chain strategy? In this episode of our 60-second Retail podcast, Ted Vaughan, Assurance Managing Partner and Retail and Consumer Products Leader of the Southwest region at BDO USA, unveils some of the key findings from the 2023 Retail CFO Outlook Survey.

Why are retailers planning to take on debt even in the face of a potential recession? Who are the most vulnerable retailers as the economic volatility continues? How can retailers build resiliency in the year ahead? In this episode of our 60-second Retail podcast, David Berliner, Partner & National Leader of Business Restructuring at BDO USA, talks about some of the 2023 Retail CFO Outlook Survey findings and what it might mean for the retail sector in the year ahead.

The U.S. college enrollment fell for the 3rd consecutive year since the pandemic, and there has been a drop in high school graduation in many states. How does this "backlash against education" impact the retail industry? Can retailers turn this into an opportunity to attract talent? Tune in to hear why Ross Forman, Managing Director in the Workplace Operations & Strategy Group at BDO USA, is keeping a close eye on these troubling trends.