by Brian Fichman | Sep 6, 2023 | Article, General, News & Views
It is well documented that cyberattacks have the potential to cause catastrophic economic damage to individuals and businesses. In 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 800,944 complaints of cyberattacks or...
by Brian Fichman | Aug 3, 2023 | Article, General, News & Views
When Cazenovia College announced it was shutting its doors for good in late June, it became the latest example of the mounting economic crisis facing countless private institutions in the U.S. today. Like scores of small schools before it, plummeting enrollment pushed...
by Brian Fichman | Jul 24, 2023 | Article, General, News & Views
On this podcast we discuss a range of current retail industry developments that are demanding a greater level of retailer proactivity, decisive action and a focus on effectively delivering for customers across fashion, value and fit.
by Brian Fichman | Jun 29, 2023 | Article, General, News & Views
With so many fluctuating variables impacting their businesses right now, how can consumer product companies and retailers effectively forecast demand in the current market? Supply chain constraints have eased, yet there are still backlogs, bottlenecks and a lack of...
by Brian Fichman | Mar 7, 2023 | Article, General, News & Views
Tip of the Iceberg or Puddle of Nothing As the world unexpectedly shut down in March 2020, financial and restructuring professionals across the country expected the global economy to dive into another great recession or worse. There were major economic effects...
by Brian Fichman | Mar 6, 2023 | Article, General, News & Views
Last year was a year of dramatic recovery for the hospitality industry. What’s ahead for 2023? Definitely clouds, but the question is whether the clouds will pass over or they will result in a storm. WHAT’S AHEAD High labor costs will persist. While many workers have...