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Most fashion, beauty, and retail companies depend heavily on global supply chains to produce products sold in the United States, but with significant tariff increases looming and an unpredictable trade landscape...

The Obama administration sees a potential UK exit from the European Union as highly destabilizing to the EU and the continent in general.

United States President Donald Trump met with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at a summit in Beijing in mid-May. The two leaders spoke for about two hours behind closed doors, discussing the trade relationship between the world’s two largest economies, the emergence of artificial intelligence, and energy cooperation.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) recently announced that it will hold a virtual workshop to examine the use of design features that aim to monopolize kids' time online...

The Obama administration continues to tout the performance of the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," signed into law February 17, 2009 and commonly called the "Stimulus Bill" (Public Law 111-5).

The breakfast customer represents the most valuable yet most demanding segment in convenience store foodservice, willing to pay premium prices but expecting QSR-level quality and freshness. A recent AlixPartners survey of over 2,000 customers reveals critical gaps between customer expectations and brand performance, particularly around freshness and food quality.

Around the world, companies are leaving money on the table. Lack of diversity and inclusion in "The Room Where It Happens," whether the "IT" is a board-room, an innovation team, or a design...

Last month, notwithstanding the rescue of First Republic over the weekend, markets seem to have caught their breath, following a March full of banking crises that threatened to spill over into the real economy.

Downturns drive shifts in competitive position and industry structure. Those who stay ahead create the most value on the rebound.

We are in the midst of a public health crisis and its effect on the global economy will not be fully understood for some time.

Economic pressures and cultural events are reshaping how American families approach back-to-school footwear shopping, with rising prices forcing consumers to prioritize quality over quantity while the FIFA Men's World Cup creates unexpected demand patterns. The 2026 AlixPartners survey reveals a stark divide in purchasing behavior across income levels, as manufacturers and retailers face mounting cost pressures with limited ability to pass increases to price-sensitive shoppers.

We hope everyone had a very nice 4th of July! We are excited that last week our Columbia, South Carolina office relocated to the NBSC building in downtown Columbia.

We look forward to seeing you all at our Annual Economic Development Summit on July 21st in Charleston!

Any purchase of financial institutions stocks under the Capital Purchase Program (CPP) by the U.S. Treasury Department will not result in ownership change.

The current debt market environment may offer opportunities for borrowers to purchase their debt at a discount.

One of the most dramatic effects of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy is the increase in popularity of "gig" or freelance work. Gig workers include those performing essential jobs...

The prospect of Greece's potential default to the International Monetary Fund and European Union lenders and de facto exit from the EU single currency looms larger day by day.

One would think, if from another planet, or part of the world that is sheltered completely from global information on economies, that a crisis like a worldwide pandemic could bring...