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Retailers Weathering a Tough Holiday Shopping Season Lean into Pricing and Promotion Strategies

According to a recent report by Bain and Company, retail sales data shows retailers are adopting various pricing strategies. Although the shopping season has begun on a positive note with a rebound in sales from September's low, some retailers are still offering sales events to drive sales. Despite these efforts, the growth rate for nominal retail sales in the US, as defined by Bain, is expected to be just 3.3% YoY in October, compared to 6.9% last year.

Emerging MarketsStaff ReportsNovember 22, 2023Bain & Company

Global Investments In Engineering And R+D To Grow At 10% CAGR Despite Downturn, Finds Bain & Company

Businesses’ global investments in engineering, and on research and development in the engineering (ER&D) sector, are set to rise strongly over the next five years, expanding at a double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% up to 2026 despite currently uncertain economic conditions, Bain & Company’s latest research reveals.

Emerging MarketsStaff ReportsApril 20, 2023Bain & Company, R&D, Future of work, Emerging markets

Down But Not Out: Healthcare Private Equity Deals Reached Nearly $90 Billion in 2022, The Industry's Second-Biggest Year On Record, Finds Bain & Company

Despite a slowdown caused by macroeconomic and geopolitical forces in the second half of the year, 2022 was still the second-best year on record for healthcare dealmaking due in large part to the white-hot pace of investment at the start of the year. Total disclosed deal value reached nearly $90 billion, down from $151 billion in 2021 but still over $10 billion more than the next-closest year.

Eroding Loyalty Among Banking Customers as They Increasingly Turn to Digital-Native and Neobanks for Ancillary Services, Finds New Bain & Company Study

Of the nearly 30,000 global consumers that Bain & Company recently surveyed, more than 70% said they are interested in having their primary bank use their personal data if it means their banking experiences will be more personalized. This is among the findings of Bain’s 2023 “Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Banking” report.

Carbon Transition Presents Opportunity for Transformation and Growth; New Findings by Bain & Company

With consumers, governments and investors all pushing for decarbonization, companies are racing to act or accelerating their journey towards net-zero. Achieving net-zero requires companies to identify opportunities to create value through cost reduction or growth, in addition to risk protection.

Corporate Spending on Diverse Suppliers Rose an Average of 54% in Recent Years, According to New Research from Bain & Company and Coupa

The wave of protests against systemic racism in 2020 prompted leadership teams across the country to increase engagement with businesses owned by Black people, women and other underrepresented groups. A growing number of executives are confirming that not only is diversifying their supplier base a good move for society, but also improves business performance.