United States: Industry Updates & Analysis

Economic pressures and cultural events are reshaping how American families approach back-to-school footwear shopping, with rising prices forcing consumers to prioritize quality over quantity while the FIFA Men's World Cup creates unexpected demand patterns. The 2026 AlixPartners survey reveals a stark divide in purchasing behavior across income levels, as manufacturers and retailers face mounting cost pressures with limited ability to pass increases to price-sensitive shoppers.

This collection explores critical developments across cybersecurity threats, corporate restructuring, supply chain optimization, and capital markets transformation. From AI-assisted cyberattacks targeting enterprise systems to the strategic complexities of joint venture partnerships and the evolving economics of going public, these insights examine how organizations navigate operational, financial, and technological disruption in an increasingly volatile business environment.

A senior risk analyst discusses the evolution of the Stepwise Risk Outlook newsletter, analyzing the Iran war's trajectory and its global economic implications, while highlighting an emerging rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia that could reshape Middle Eastern geopolitics and force businesses to navigate competing regional powers.

The EEOC has released its draft Strategic Plan for FY2026-2030, focusing on organizational improvements rather than policy changes, while the Senate prepares to confirm Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary. Meanwhile, the June 2026 jobs report reveals a cooling labor market with payroll gains falling significantly below expectations and labor force participation dropping to its lowest level since March 2021.

Stay informed about the latest industry developments and regulatory changes that could affect your business operations. Our curated updates help you anticipate market shifts and maintain compliance with evolving policies.

Partners George Lombardi and Michael Mullins share the pivotal career moments shaped by years of trust, persistence, and hard-earned experience. The conversation explores how breakthrough moments in litigation and transactional work are built through preparation, creativity, and collaboration, while also examining the evolving role of AI in legal practice and offering guidance for emerging lawyers.

This newsletter examines strategic insurance structures for dental service organizations (DSOs), including captive insurance models that retain underwriting profits within the enterprise. It analyzes current DSO market dynamics showing continued consolidation with heightened due diligence standards, operational standardization efforts across multi-location platforms, and workforce challenges including hygienist shortages and retention pressures.

AlixPartners' 14th annual survey reveals how trade disruptions, tariff pressures, and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping e-commerce delivery. With costs rising upstream and tolerance shrinking downstream...

Riveron's Q2 2026 Restructuring & Turnaround brief examines how companies across multiple industries are navigating elevated financial distress amid tighter credit conditions, rising debt maturities, and persistent operational pressures. The analysis explores sector-specific challenges from aerospace to retail, highlighting how management teams and lenders are addressing liquidity constraints and restructuring risks in an increasingly selective credit environment.