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Hot inflation numbers and energy instability are the latest signs that a deep economic chill will set in across major markets in North America and Europe. A look at the recent headlines reveals that the word “uncertainty” may be inadequate to describe what is happening right now and, even worse, what the winter will bring.…

Concerns about the impact of inflation are growing almost as fast as inflation itself. When the Conference Board surveyed close to 1,000 CEOs around the world in late 2021, some 82% said they are facing upward price pressure for inputs into their businesses. In the U.S., over half of the CEOs surveyed expected at least…

When running a market research survey, there are many things to consider. In fact, so many one could write a pretty thick book about it. These days, time is scarce and we usually have weeks if not days to plan and run a survey, while still needing to make sure we don’t make any obvious…

One of the most unusual years in modern history will soon end. However, there is no doubt the challenges COVID-19 pandemic has generated will stay with us. And without a quick solution in sight, we will continue to live through a pandession for the foreseeable future. While there is no doubt the pandemic has brought…

When asked, “What do you think about a recession?” Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, responded, “I thought about it and decided not to participate.” Cost-cutting, discount pricing, and widespread uncertainty — that is how many companies have approached the challenges caused by the social and economic effects of COVID-19. CEOs and senior marketers face…