Thought leadership and publications
Global multi-channel consumer survey 2011
Global multi-channel consumer survey 2011The 2011 global multichannel retail consumer survey was completed by 7,005 respondents from eight different markets in seven countries (for the purposes of this study, we treated Hong Kong and mainland China as two distinct markets).2.03 MB PDF file | Free download
Lease accounting proposals – Thoughts for retailers on building counter-arguments
Lease accounting proposals – Thoughts for retailers on building counter-argumentsThis paper details some of their arguments and points of view. Retailers will want to give thought to these issues and questions in light of the coming exposure draft.959 KB PDF file | Free download
Lease accounting for retailers - the biggest-ever accounting change?
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. A joint discussion paper has been published and the Boards have received initial comments. These changes are likely to have a very significant impact on retailers' financial statements - and some concerns have already been raised. This paper describes the proposed treatments and their potential impacts.1.2 MB PDF file | Free download
Protected. But under pressure to perform. Key findings from the 2010 Global State of Information Security Survey - Retail & Consumer
Protected. But under pressure to perform. Key findings from the 2010 Global State of Information Security Survey - Retail & ConsumerWhat the survey reveals is surprising. Security budgets appear to be less vulnerable to cost-cutting – as if executives were protecting them. Yet responses also reveal that security investments are under enormous pressure to “perform”.27 KB PDF file | Free download
Glimmers amid the gloom - The outlook for the retail and consumer products sector in emerging markets
Glimmers amid the gloomThis report was produced in co-operation with the Economist Intelligence Unit and provides an overview of how the downturn has affected six retail and consumer-products sub-sectors in emerging markets and their outlook for the medium term. The sectors covered include food and general retail, fashion and apparel, fast-food restaurants, fast moving consumer goods, luxury goods and consumer durables and electronics.1.7 MB PDF file | Free download
Building to win
Building to winIn spite of the current economic downturn, emerging markets are key to the success of R&C multinationals. Large-scale investments have been made in these countries with the expectation of significant growth, and there is intense pressure to deliver on growth targets.631 KB PDF file | Free download
Making sense of a complex world: Revenue recognition in contracts with customers
Making sense of a complex world: Revenue recognition in contracts with customersThe discussion paper covers many aspects of revenue recognition. The overall objective is to develop a single revenue model using recognition and measurement principles that can be applied to all transactions. The discussion paper takes a balance sheet view of revenue and proposes that it represents either an increase in a net contract asset or a reduction in a net contract liability.139 KB PDF file | Free download
Issues and Solutions for the Retail and Consumer Goods Industries
Issues and Solutions for the Retail and Consumer Goods IndustriesInternational Financial Reporting Standards / US GAAP This publication summarises 50 of the complex accounting issues specific to the retail and consumer industry. The publication has been prepared with the US market in mind and highlights where US GAAP and IFRS may differ.867 KB PDF file | Free download
Global Sourcing: Shifting Strategies
Global Sourcing: Shifting StrategiesGlobal Sourcing: Shifting Strategies a survey of nearly 60 large retail and consumer goods companies in eight countries: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, the UK and the US. The report delivers thought-provoking findings. According to the survey, the practice of global sourcing in the retail and consumer sector is thriving, but many companies are not particularly clear on their cost savings or confident of product safety and other key risks. Cost is still the primary driver of global sourcing decisions. The report also contains practical recommendations on carbon footprint, supplier risk management, performance measurement and tax.1521 KB PDF file | Free download
New guidance on IFRIC 13
New guidance on IFRIC 13This publication, which is written primarily with retail and consumer companies in mind, will help clarify the impact of the interpretation, paving the way for a smooth transition.161KB PDF file | Free download
IFRS R&C Industry Accounting Group
IFRS R&C Industry Accounting GroupThe focus of the IFRS Retail & Consumer Industry Accounting Group is to provide technically reliable and commercially sound accounting advice to clients in the retail and consumer sectors.237 KB PDF file | Free download
Economic crime: people, culture & controls
Economic crime: people, culture & controlsThe 4th biennial Global Economic Crime Survey
Retail and consumer industry supplement The retail and consumer industry is one ofthe sectors hardest hit by economic crime,with more respondents reporting manymore incidents than in other industries.2,274 KB PDF file | Free download
Working towards wellness: The business rationale
Working towards wellness: The business rationaleEach year the world’s most influential companies launch initiatives with the World Economic Forum to tackle the most complex challenges facing humanity. In 2007, the critical role businesses can play at preventing chronic disease was a key topic.293 KB PDF file | Free download
The Benefits of Modern Trade to Transitional Economies
The Benefits of Modern Trade to Transitional Economies1.74MB PDF file | Free download
Living a Brand Experience through Employees
Living a Brand Experience through Employees84KB PDF file | Free download
Shopping for the future: Russian Retail Market Survey
Shopping for the future: Russian Retail Market Survey190KB PDF file | Free download
Managing tomorrow's people: The future of work to 2020
Managing tomorrow's people: The future of work to 2020PDF file | Free download
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