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Retailers face uncertainty and interconnected challenges
Retailers must navigate ever-changing consumer demands, high workforce turnover, tariffs and rising costs, complex inventory management challenges and more. In this environment, competition is fierce and your business must consistently adapt to thrive.
Advancing data and analytics capabilities can help you quickly respond to changing demands and effectively source the right products while optimizing inventory management. It also gives you the visibility into operations you need to streamline your supply chain, forecast demand and cut costs.
Enhancing your omnichannel capability makes it easier to provide a frictionless, personalized experience for customers both online and in person. The right solutions help you maintain consistent branding across channels — an increasingly important detail as the way customers shop continues to evolve.
High turnover rates expose your business to greater costs and risks. Outsourcing gives you access to consistency in critical departments, including finance, HR and IT. And retail leadership development can help you grow leaders capable of increasing retention and employee engagement.
Achieving operational excellence in these areas requires an integrated tech ecosystem, the right staff and industry-experienced guidance.
Wipfli’s retail consulting services team has served as a trusted advisor for over 7,000 clients across a variety of CPG and retail sectors. We’re ready to help you stay ahead of heavy competition and rising costs so that you can build sustainable success across your footprint.
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We advise retailers on how to strengthen performance and profitability. Our team delivers insight in areas like strategy, data and analytics, workforce management, operational effectiveness and technology, as well as tax, assurance and other professional services to support your retail business.
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WEBINAR | February 12, 2026
Beyond AI: The new era of digital transformation in ERP
Digital transformation in ERP isn’t just about AI. It’s about building connected, agile enterprises that can adapt quickly to change. In this session, we’ll explore how ERP platforms are evolving to meet industry-specific challenges — and how organizations can prepare for ERP-driven transformation. You’ll learn: Why ERP is the foundation for digital transformation in MRD. Key trends — beyond AI — that will shape ERP in 2026 and beyond. Practical strategies for using ERP to improve agility, visibility and growth. How leading organizations are tailoring ERP solutions to meet industry-specific needs. Step back from day-to-day system decisions and think more strategically about the role ERP plays in your organization’s future. This one-hour session will help you move beyond point solutions and toward a more integrated future.
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Let’s talk about how our retail advisory team can help your retail business become more resilient and profitable. Connect with our advisory team to share your biggest challenges and develop a plan to solve them.
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From technology solutions for multi-location operations to tax and accounting support, Wipfli’s retail advisors are ready to help you stay resilient and competitive.
