60-second Retail BDO USA, LLP

The U.S. college enrollment fell for the 3rd consecutive year since the pandemic, and there has been a drop in high school graduation in many states. How does this "backlash against education" impact the retail industry? Can retailers turn this into an opportunity to attract talent? Tune in to hear why Ross Forman, Managing Director in the Workplace Operations & Strategy Group at BDO USA, is keeping a close eye on these troubling trends.

With the retail partnership space rapidly evolving, there's a new hybrid format that’s taking off. Big box retailers are renting out retail space in their stores to small businesses. Is this a good strategy for retailers to consider when looking for new ways to expand business? What benefits does it bring to the consumer? Tune into this episode where Ross Forman, Managing Director in the Workplace Operations & Strategy Group at BDO USA, explains why this may be a highly beneficial partnership for both retailers and consumers alike.

Why has the retail industry seen so many corporate job cuts over the last few months? How does this move reconcile with the need to create an employee experience that keeps them happy, engaged and invested in the company? Listen in to this episode to hear what Ross Forman, Managing Director in the Workplace Operations & Strategy Group at BDO USA, thinks is going on, and what retailers need to do continue to attract and retain talent with corporate cuts underway.

With shipping charges decreasing on the international front, and last-mile delivery companies announcing poor performance predictions on the domestic front, what's really going on with the retail supply chain? In this episode we are joined by R.J. Romano, Managing Director, Business Advisory Services & Supply Chain Advisory Practice Leader at BDO USA, who helps us sort through all the mixed signals.

How can retailers use extra inventory to lower their total taxable income? What tax benefits might there be for a retailer who chooses to donate excess inventory? Tune into this episode where James McNamara, Partner in Core Tax Services at BDO USA, lays out some considerations for retailers when determining the best way to manage excess inventory.

Now that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been rolled out with a new book minimum tax in place, are there any implications that retailers need to be aware of? Tune into this episode to hear why John Marquardt, Central Tax Regional Managing Partner at BDO USA thinks this is a very unusual move for the IRS to make.