Boston Consulting Group Retail & Consumer Goods Practice
About Retail & Consumer Goods
Retail and consumer goods covers everything from grocery and apparel to luxury and e-commerce. The industry is shaped by changing consumer behaviors, omnichannel strategies, and supply chain complexity.
Sub-sectors
Current Hot Topics
- •Unified commerce and omnichannel
- •Sustainability and circular economy
- •Private label growth
- •Last-mile delivery optimization
- •Retail media networks
- •Consumer data and personalization
BCG's Position in Retail
BCG is a recognized leader in Retail consulting. The firm has built a large team of specialists with deep expertise across Grocery & Food Retail, Fashion & Apparel, Luxury Goods, and more.
As a practice leader, BCG typically works with the largest organizations in Retail on their most complex strategic challenges. Consultants joining the Retail practice benefit from exposure to transformational engagements and strong industry networks.
Types of Retail Work
BCG's Retail practice typically works on:
Interview Expectations
Candidate-Led Format
BCG uses an candidate-led case format. Candidate-led format where you drive the case from start to finish. You propose the structure and decide what to analyze next.
Industry Knowledge Requirements
No prior Retail knowledge is required. Cases may be set in the industry but are accessible to generalists.
Common Retail Case Types
Career Path in Retail
Strong growth potential with clear progression paths and deep client relationships in Retail.
Exit Opportunities
Consultants from BCG's Retail practice commonly move to:
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