National oil companies across the Gulf Cooperation Council face a critical strategic decision as their giant legacy fields enter decline. Should they replicate expensive greenfield operating models, or design new frameworks specifically built for mature assets? This analysis examines three distinct operating model archetypes and reveals how GCC NOCs can achieve both low production costs and lean G&A through deliberate functional decomposition.

Retail footfall has experienced a sharp decline driven by calendar distortions, consumer uncertainty, and reduced discretionary spending amid geopolitical instability and cost-of-living pressures. While seasonal events may offer temporary relief, retailers face mounting pressure to innovate and create compelling reasons for customers to choose their brands in an increasingly selective market.

AlixPartners' Head of Fashion Retail examines how the Middle East conflict has affected fashion company valuations and analyzes the subsequent market recovery following the ceasefire announcement. The discussion explores the intersection of geopolitical events and retail sector performance in global markets.

The emergence of GLP-1 agonists in the UK presents significant opportunity – and potential threat – to retail and consumer goods organisations.

Randy Chapman speaks with NPR Marketplace about Coca-Cola's decision to sell soda in mini cans. Coca-Cola's 7.5-ounce mini cans tap into the "little treat" economy, offering smaller, affordable indulgences for budget-conscious consumers.

Sweeping changes may be on the horizon for the food and beverage industry, driven by consumer demands for healthier products and stricter regulations on ingredients and packaging.

AlixPartners’ David Owusu-Gyebi, Diane Shaw, Harry Malins, and Sita Sonty wrote this opinion article about how aerospace & defense companies can stake their ground in space infrastructure.

Dave Orlofsky, Americas Co-Lead of Turnaround & Restructuring at AlixPartners, discusses the retail sector and its perpetual risk of restructuring.

Manufacturing businesses have seen higher revenues and increased inventory levels in Q1 2025. Additionally, uncertainties around tariffs emphasize the importance of manufacturers focusing on operational excellence.

Structural overcapacity, tariff volatility, and uneven demand continue to reshape freight markets, with ocean and air rates drifting lower even as carriers lean on blank sailings and cost discipline to defend utilization.

AlixPartners operates in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, providing specialized consulting and advisory services. The firm leverages its expertise to help clients navigate complex challenges and opportunities in these rapidly evolving industries.

Young parents under 45 with children under 18 are fundamentally reshaping the grocery industry with distinct shopping behaviors spanning store selection, price perception, e-commerce adoption, and prepared food preferences. This comprehensive analysis reveals both universal patterns and regional variations in how this demographic shops compared to traditional consumers, offering critical insights for grocers seeking to adapt their business models for the next generation of shoppers.

In an op-ed for The Times, Co-CEOs David Garfield and Rob Horby address how AI will impact the consulting industry. Their view: AI will raise the bar for firms to clearly demonstrate their value, but it won't replace those that deliver real impact.

AlixPartners' Sudeep Suman, Mario Ribera and Andrej Danis were interviewed for this article about consolidation in the AI infrastructure and software sectors

R&D is increasingly where value is won or lost in PE-backed technology, but the levers that worked historically are beginning to show their limits.

Following the U.K. Supreme Court's much-awaited judgment on motor finance commission arrangements on 1 August, Financial Services Partner & Managing Director James Worsnip, Automotive Partner Tom Beard...

In the Modern Retail podcast, Sonia Lapinsky of AlixPartners explains that while consumers are trading down due to economic pressures, brand still plays a crucial role in their purchasing decisions.

European freight companies are halting shipments to the U.S. ahead of the August 29 termination of the de minimis tariff exemption, which had allowed duty-free entry for goods valued at $800 or less.

Cloud transformation is now essential for growth and resilience in today's digital era, but success requires clarity, speed, and relentless focus on value

As we approach 2030, the "corporation of the future" will look radically different from the hierarchical, slow-moving organizations of the past. The time to adapt is now, because it is easier to change an organization...