60-second Retail

At BDO we know it takes time to stay up to speed on the rapidly changing Retail & Consumer Products industry. That’s why we’re doing the leg work for you in our new BDO podcast, 60-second Retail. We’ll keep you in-the-know on events and trends impacting your bottom line in just a few short minutes, so can spend your time where it counts most –running your retail business.

60-second Retail is a business podcast hosted by BDO USA, with 266 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

BDO USA hosts 60-second Retail, a business show with 266 episodes published.

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  Episode #267

  Retail's New Tax Playbook – Key Findings from the 2026 BDO Tax Strategist Survey

  Aug 31, 20268 minS1

  What happens when tax moves from the back office to the strategy table? As retailers navigate tariff uncertainty, growing demands for transparency, and an evolving policy landscape, tax leaders are taking on a larger role in shaping business decisions. In this week’s episode of 60-second Retail, we examine some of the key findings from BDO’s 2026 Tax Strategist Survey to look at why tax is becoming a strategic function and how leading organizations are adapting their approach in response. Stay ahead of the forces reshaping retail decision-making.

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  Episode #266

  Retailers Are Entering the “Era of Rationalization”

  Aug 25, 202614 minS1

  When Does More Become Too Much? For years, retailers expanded assortments, added technologies, and created more ways for customers to shop. But as consumers become more selective and profitability pressures intensify, many organizations are taking a fresh look at complexity itself. In this episode of 60-Second Retail, we examine why retailers may be entering an "era of rationalization," how leaders are approaching assortment and investment decisions, and what separates strategic simplification from simple cost-cutting. Rethink what deserves a place in the basket, the assortment, and the strategy.

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  Episode #265

  The Ripple Effects of a Bad Forecast

  Aug 17, 202610 minS1

  What happens when a forecast misses the mark? More than you might think. In today's retail environment, forecasting errors don't stay confined to inventory plans. A single miscalculation can trigger a chain reaction across labor, transportation, markdowns, and cash flow, turning small inaccuracies into enterprise-wide consequences. As uncertainty becomes the norm, retailers are rethinking how technology, data, and human judgment work together to improve decision-making. The question isn't whether forecasts will miss the mark, but how prepared organizations are to respond when they do.

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  Episode #264

  When Uncertainty Becomes the Strategy

  Aug 10, 202611 minS1

  What happens when retailers can no longer plan around a stable set of rules? Retailers have spent years adapting to disruption, but many are discovering that uncertainty itself has become a permanent operating condition. From sourcing and inventory to pricing and planning, leaders are being forced to make critical decisions without knowing exactly what comes next. In this week’s episode of 60-Second Retail, we look at why flexibility is becoming a competitive advantage, how leading retailers are avoiding analysis paralysis, and what it takes to make smarter decisions when uncertainty becomes the norm. Don't wait for certainty. Build for uncertainty.

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  Episode #263

  The Hidden Challenge Behind Tariff Refunds

  Aug 3, 20269 minS1

  Could Tariff Refunds Create New Customer Expectations? For years, retailers have navigated rising costs, pricing pressure, and supply chain disruption tied to tariffs. But a new question is beginning to emerge: what happens if some of those tariff-related expenses are ultimately recovered? The answer isn't as straightforward as it sounds. New considerations around pricing, customer expectations, brand trust, and operational execution could leave retailers facing decisions that are far more complex than the refund itself. Tune in to hear what's at stake when recovered costs meet customer expectations.

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