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.

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.

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.

The Consumer Briefing features talks with our experts on top of mind topics for Executives in the Consumer Goods and Retail industry.

McKinsey on Consumer and Retail

A new approach to consumer-centric innovation

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

What are the trends shaping consumer sentiment and behavior in 2025—and what are the implications for brands and retailers?

What are the trends shaping consumer sentiment and behavior in 2025&mdash;and what are the implications for brands and retailers?

Highlights from the State of the Consumer 2025 report

How today’s consumers are spending their time and money

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.

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

Two-thirds of US consumers will start their holiday shopping before Black Friday

Holiday shopping 2025: US consumers hunt for early deals

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.

 

We asked 15,000 consumers and 100-plus executives for their perspectives on today&rsquo;s beauty market. In this episode, we highlight the themes that emerged from our research.
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Discussing the 2025 edition of The State of Fashion: Beauty report

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

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