Retail Improving long-term resiliency and your ability to adapt Retail innovation and transformation has become the imperative for companies that want to remain relevant and competitive. Customer expectations and behaviors are driving incredible change across the retail sector. From the growth of ecommerce to an increased focus on omnichannel, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and the supply chain ecosystem, retail organisations face a vast amount of challenges and opportunities.Protiviti helps retail organisations build supply chain resiliency, utilise data analytics to achieve market intelligence, and implement technology solutions and skillsets required for the adoption of new digital technologies — all while helping to meet growing customer and investor expectations around sustainability and social responsibility. What we do Industry top risks Our services Sectors we serve Insights Client stories Our retail consulting services Pro Rightmark Square Digital Transformation From supporting growth in e-commerce to replacing legacy applications, we assist retailers through every stage of digital transformation to enrich experiences for the customer journey. Through enterprise automation, we work with organisations to reduce operational costs, process times, and manual mistakes. Pro Document Stack Supply Chain Management We help analyse and optimise supply chains, building resilience into your supply chain while lowering costs. We focus on procurement, customs, distribution, and system development, utilising intelligent automation to transform supply chains. Pro Briefcase Payment Solutions We follow industry trends closely and work with retailers to utilise emerging payment systems while mitigating fraud and managing risks. We help design an infrastructure that supports a secure and seamless omnichannel customer experience. Pro Legal Briefcase Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) We help develop an ESG strategy and roadmap to meet investor and customer expectations while minimising negative impacts on the environment. From here, we build systems to monitor sustainability programme objectives and to report comprehensively and transparently. Pro Document Consent Cloud and Emerging Technologies Protiviti helps retailers incorporate cloud and other emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), augmented reality (AR), and Internet of Things (IoT), to help scale on-demand, improve resiliency, and deploy solutions rapidly and securely. Pro Building office Data Privacy and Loyalty Programmes With the fast growth of e-commerce and an expansion of loyalty programmes, there has been an increase in concerns over data privacy. We help organisations build, assess, and strengthen data privacy programmes and ensure compliance with the growing list of privacy regulations to protect customer trust. Pro Tools Gear Finance Transformation We drive retail finance transformation, from assessments through the execution of strategic initiatives to address the challenge now with a focus on the future of the enterprise. We provide solutions tailored to achieve your goals and provide a framework for continuous growth. Build resiliency. Leverage data analytics. Implement technology solutions. Retailers We help retailers including apparel and speciality, food, beverage and tobacco, restaurants and food service, and home furnishings sectors reach customers where they are through business transformation efforts focused on evolving customer needs. We work with retailers to implement tools and technologies, mitigate risk from loyalty programs and payments, and to offer a personalised customer experience. Build resiliency. Leverage data analytics. Implement technology solutions. Featured insights SURVEY Bridging the GENERATIONAL AI GAP: Unlocking productivity for all generations 6 min read Download Protiviti and LSE’s Generations Survey 2025 to explore how AI, Gen AI, and diverse teams are redefining productivity and leadership. SURVEY From Automation to Autonomy - The Capabilities and Complexities of AI Agents | AI Pulse - Vol.3 6 min read Protiviti's AI Survey 3.0 reveals organisations are using Agentic AI to enhance decisions, improve efficiency and shape the future. SURVEY 2025 Global Finance Trends Survey 5 min read Finance trends 2025 report outlines CFO priorities, AI adoption in financial services, and finance transformation driving the future of finance. INSIGHTS PAPER Old systems, new threats: 10 reasons to modernise your tech now 8 min read In today’s digital-first economy, technology is more than a business enabler — it’s a strategic differentiator. 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