After years of decline, in the context of the recession, retailing posted an increase in values sales.

Retail and consumer goods companies are part of a sector facing both global and national challenges at any given time. Agility is imperative, and so is anticipating and preparing for developments with a fast pace, for their businesses’ sustainability.

Globalisation and increasing local market competition, the value-seeking consumers, the rise of digital commerce, the growing importance of private labels, the changes in store formats, the increasing Cost-to-Serve and the constant regulatory developments are some of the issues faced in the sector resulting in companies’ strategic focus constantly shifting.