Tech and appliance purchases were hot during pandemic lockdowns and much of that gear needs to be replaced or upgraded. Electronics and appliance store sales were notably strong in recent retail sales figures...

In the second episode of this miniseries, sponsored by AlixPartners, PE leaders share how they're weathering operational and financial challenges.

The Disruption Matters special podcast miniseries is back for season two, where leading industry experts will dissect the seismic shifts rattling the core of due diligence in private equity.

In this fourth episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries, we delve into the complex interplay between digital transformation and human interaction in sales and marketing.

In this third episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries, the focus turns to communication and leadership resilience.

In this second episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries we focus on the importance of the first 100 days after acquisition through to the execution of a value creation plan.

In this fifth and final episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries, we explore the complex relationships in private equity, emphasising the crucial role of clear...

Sprinters Versus Marathoners: Leadership Capabilities For A New Era Of Private Equity Value Creation...

Private equity portfolios are leaving material savings unclaimed because traditional approaches can only surface opportunities one company at a time. New AI-enabled techniques now allow sponsors to identify and capture savings simultaneously portfolio-wide, with results in weeks rather than months, addressing the industry's challenges of higher interest rates, elongated holds, and narrow exit windows.

On June 18, 2025, experts from AlixPartners' Sourcing and Procurement, Supply Chain, and Growth teams gathered for a webinar: Beyond the Pause: Strategies to Win the Tariff Crisis.

Surcharge-driven pricing and geopolitical disruption are intensifying supply side freight inflation, with tightening capacity in trucking and air and carrier-controlled ocean rates pushing costs higher despite still-muted demand. This analysis examines the widest supply-demand imbalances in recent history, marking a renewed phase of supply-driven inflation across global logistics networks.

Leadership And The Future Of Value Creation | 9th Annual PE Leadership Survey Webinar

The term "ESG" was not on the meeting agenda, and I did not hear the acronym mentioned once all week.

In this interview, Executive Chairman Simon Freakley shares his insights on key discussions from the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland

Space has become an increasingly compelling destination for investment. AlixPartners hosted a webinar based on the findings from the newly released...

Regional conflicts, supply chain disruptions, and lower productivity have all presented consistent challenges in recent years. The cost of these events in an environment with high interest rates...

Rapid technology developments over the last twenty years have significantly limited the foundational principle that financial regulators should have the ability to monitor and enforce compliance ....

The beauty industry faces a wave of consolidation as mid-size strategic players and emerging "nouveaux strategics" find themselves increasingly vulnerable to acquisition. Industry expert Lindy Firstenberg examines how diversification strategies are becoming essential for survival in this rapidly evolving market landscape.

UK retailers face mounting pressure as they navigate structural headwinds including inflation, tax burdens, and global volatility in fuel and food prices. With peak trading season approaching and the upcoming Budget looming as a potential turning point, the question remains whether government intervention will provide meaningful cost relief or if retailers must rely solely on data-driven personalization strategies to sustain growth through back-to-school and Christmas trading periods.

Freight markets are experiencing a synchronized tightening across ocean, truck, air, and rail as retailers accelerate inventory positioning ahead of peak season. Capacity constraints are amplifying rate increases across all transportation modes, creating a genuine supply-demand squeeze that extends beyond typical seasonal patterns. This comprehensive analysis examines how front-loading behavior and structural capacity limitations are reshaping logistics costs heading into Q3.