Who Is Going to Win This Holiday Season?
As the holiday season approaches, with customers making purchasing decisions based on their social media feeds and when “free two-day shipping” is the norm, both pure-play and brick and mortar retailers must be prepared to meet high customer expectations.
Despite the “Retail House-is-Falling” headlines, consumer spending is projected to increase 3.5 percent this year. With festivities around the corner, the season will usher in more than tinsel and lights — it will bring more customers to stores. So, what is key to being a “winner” in this competitive environment?
In this edition of “Retail & Consumer: Act Now,” A&M Senior Director Kristin Kohler Burrows, Manager Jana Gold and Managing Director Michael Simoncic examine the five types of retailers that are poised to have a profitable holiday season as well as what best practices each is leveraging on their way to the bank.
New Section 232 Aluminum Tariff Incentive for U.S. Onshoring Projects
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On July 20, 2026, the President issued a proclamation establishing a new incentive program under the Section 232 aluminum tariff regime. Companies that commit to building, expanding, or refurbishing U.S. primary aluminum production capacity may be eligible to import a corresponding volume of primary aluminum at half the otherwise-applicable Section 232 duty rate—25% instead of the current 50%.
Complex Mass Tort Settlement Administration: Claim Adjudication Oversight
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Part two of our Complex Mass Tort Settlement Series explores a critical gap in claim adjudication oversight across large settlement programs that distribute billions of dollars. Learn the best practices that help ensure equitable claim resolution.
MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE Corporate Tax: What the FTA’s Latest Guidance Means for Your Business
July 21, 2026
The UAE FTA has released important Corporate Tax updates that could impact your 2025 tax return and compliance. Explore the key developments ahead of the September 30, 2026 filing deadline.
Cost Management in Mining Is a Core Capability, Not Just a Finance Exercise
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Electricity, labour, and fixed costs have made cost a structural pressure in mining. Why cost management in mining is an operating discipline, not a finance exercise.
