UK retailers are facing many disruptions in the run-up to the holiday shopping season due to a post-pandemic increase in demand, a rise in shipping and oil costs as well as Brexit-fuelled staff shortages. This holiday season will also stress test retail supply chain’s preparedness to the new, post-pandemic shopping experience and shift to e-commerce.
In order to meet increased seasonal demand while dealing with unpredictable supply chains; retailers must rethink their supply chain strategy with a long-term view by enhancing communication with trading partners and logistics providers, improving warehouse visibility and strengthening fulfilment and demand forecasting capabilities, with the help of technology.
Erin Brookes, Managing Director and Head of Retail & Consumer, Europe looks at the challenges retailers are facing in this period of uncertainty, and analyses the best practices that companies can adopt to build their supply chain resilience in this Retail Week article.
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European A&M Activist Alert
June 29, 2026
Shareholder activism has become one of the most influential forces shaping corporate strategy, capital allocation and value creation across Europe. In an environment where investors are increasingly willing to challenge management teams and boards, understanding activist priorities has never been more important.
A&M Activist Alert for Europe | Interim 2026 Report
June 29, 2026
As European corporates navigate economic uncertainty, shifting capital allocation priorities, rapid advances in artificial intelligence and increasing scrutiny of strategic decision-making, shareholder activism continues to evolve. While public campaigns remain an important tool, activist investors are increasingly seeking to influence boards behind closed doors, applying pressure privately while remaining ready to wield the “big stick” of acting publicly when necessary.
Activist pressure starts with underperformance
June 18, 2026
Shareholder activism is accelerating, and the root cause is consistent: sustained operational underperformance relative to peers. In a feature for CFO.com, A&M Managing Director Ron Orsini outlines a more disciplined path: close performance gaps early, build a credible value creation plan, and retain control of your strategy before activists define it for you.
Jay Frankl and Annie Peabody featured in The Deal’s Activist Investing Today Podcast
June 11, 2026
Jay Frankl and Annie Peabody discuss current M&A activism trends in The Deal’s Activist Investing Today podcast, highlighting insights from A&M’s US Activist Alert (AAA) report.
