YCP in Numbers
With online retail sales in Europe projected to represent
23%*
of all retail revenue by 2025, adapting digital strategies is crucial for market entrants.
Source: Statista, 2024
YCP Retail Experts in Europe
The Retail industry in Europe faces dynamic challenges, driven by evolving consumer behaviors and digital transformation.
YCP leverages global expertise to navigate these Retail market challenges, providing tailored consulting solutions for sustainable growth in Europe.
As your trusted partner, YCP is dedicated to pioneering success in the European Retail landscape, ensuring resilience and innovation.
Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Europe's Retail Professionals
The Retail landscape in Europe is dynamic. YCP specializes in helping clients navigate market trends and consumer behaviors.
Understanding local cultural nuances is key in European retail. YCP offers tailored strategies to connect with diverse consumer bases.
With e-commerce on the rise, YCP aids European retail clients in leveraging digital transformations for sustained growth and competitiveness.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Elevate your Europe retail game with YCP's expert marketing and sales strategies.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Streamlining retail operations across Europe with unmatched expertise and strategic insights.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Optimize your supply chain in Europe to elevate retail performance with YCP.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Maximize your Europe-based M&A, Transactions, and PMI outcomes with YCP's expertise.
- M&A Strategy
- Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
- M&A Target Scouting
- Buyer/Investor Search
- Commercial Due Diligence
- M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
- Valuation
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
- Value Creation
- IPO PMO
- Joint Venture
- Corporate Venture Capital
Strategy
Strategizing success for Europe's retail sector with in-depth market insights and innovation.
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Growth Opportunity Identification
- New Business Development
- Organization Strategy
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Asset/Project Risk Management
- Digital Strategy
- Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy
Digital Transformation
Guiding Europe's retail through strategic digital shifts for market leadership.
- DX Vision
- Digital Roadmap
- CIO/CDO Support
- System Architecture Design
- DX PMO
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Big Data Analysis
- IT Organization Design & Restructuring
- IT Portfolio Management
- Off-shore Development Centre Set-up
Public Services
Empowering European Retail with innovative Public Services solutions.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Boost your retail sustainability in Europe with YCP's expert guidance.
- Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
- Double Materiality
- Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
- Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
- Sustainability Due Diligence
- Supply Chain Assessment
- ESG Reporting
- Investor Relations & Fundraising
- Organization & Governance Design
Market Research
Guiding retail growth in Europe with insightful market research and strategic consulting.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Retail Sector in Europe
Facilitation of Digital Transformation
- The retail sector's market in Europe has faced an annual reduction in traditional store sales by 7%, prompting a greater need for businesses to adopt digital channels.
- Businesses can respond to digital challenges by embracing e-commerce, projected to grow by 12% within three years, thus leveraging enhanced technological strategies.
Sustainability Compliance and Costs
- Growing consumer preference for sustainable products in Europe has resulted in a 35% increase in demand for eco-friendly retail solutions, mounting pressure on the industry to comply.
- Retailers are encouraged to adopt and invest in sustainable practices and technologies, potentially cutting operational costs by 8% and simultaneously fulfilling market demand trends.
Growth in Omni-channel Solutions
- The emerging integration of omni-channel strategies has surged retail revenues in Europe by 22%, showcasing significant consumer interest in versatile shopping experiences.
- Optimizing omni-channel frameworks can enable businesses to cater to broader audiences, enhancing their customer satisfaction and driving competitive advantages at a negligible monthly increment in operational costs.
Increasing Popularity in Retail Tech Innovations
- Technological progress involving AI and machine learning in retail analytics have shown a marketplace increase by 15% in Europe, presenting new avenues for growth.
- Retail firms should prioritize investments in tech innovations for optimal inventory management, leveraging consumer data analytics which can enhance sales forecasts by up to 10%.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"Goodyear has been collaborating with YCP on new market entry strategy. I would personally like to congratulate YCP on the commendable job your team has done in supporting us, with professionalism, business intelligence, and solid market insights, in the development of a route-to-market strategy for a completely new country. The team’s strategic advice was so useful and on point, that we have already worked on a second project together, optimizing our distributor strategy in one of our existing markets. We look forward to continuing working with YCP and highly recommend them as growth partners."
Regional Sales Director
Goodyear
"I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for all the effort and commitment that YCP showed us during this project. Although building detailed strategies for different countries within a tough time constraint is without any doubt a demanding and challenging task, YCP did a fabulous job. I believe that the success in this project laid a foundation for building a strong relationship between YCP and GS Caltex, and I promise that YCP will be the first one to be contacted whenever GSC needs any help for growth."
Manager, Finished Lubricants Marketing Strategy Team
GS Caltex
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
Tofu Market Research
Client
A food and beverage industry player in Germany
Area
United Kingdom, Germany
Expertise Scope
Market Research Support, Sales Strategy Development, Distribution Channel Establishment
Project Summary
We provided support in market research and analysis, developed marketing and sales strategies, established distribution channels, and implemented both digital and offline marketing activities which enhanced the client's market presence.
In-Depth Interviews and Analysis in the United Kingdom and France
Client
A management services provider operating across Europe
Area
United Kingdom, France
Expertise Scope
Market Expansion Analysis, Sales and Marketing Management, Business Development Initiatives
Project Summary
We conducted an in-depth analysis of potential European markets and managed the expansion efforts in sales, digital marketing, public relations, events, and other business development initiatives.
YCP in Media
Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders’ Summit.
At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia’s evolving energy mix.
Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore’s expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.
Publications
ウィズ・アフターコロナ時代における中国の消費変化と企業経営のダイナミックな調整
中国の消費市場は、ポストコロナ期も依然として不安定な状態が続き、所得の減少、消費者信頼感の低迷、政策の不透明感が重荷となっています。消費者はより合理的な行動を取るようになり、生活必需品や健康、品質を重視する一方で、購買行動は明確にオンラインへとシフトしています。需要低迷が長期化する環境下において、企業には利益重視かつレジリエンスの高い事業モデルへの転換が求められています。
How to Succeed in the Indonesian Skincare Market: A Guide for Brands
Indonesia’s skincare market has grown rapidly, driven by rising incomes, social media influence, and expanding retail channels. Young consumers shape demand, valuing halal and functional claims, while e-commerce leads sales. Success depends on clear segmentation, strong branding, and effective omnichannel strategies.
中国ヘアケア市場インサイト： ヘアカラー市場における日本ブランドのプレゼンス
中国のヘアケア市場は急速に成長している一方で、国内に圧倒的なチャンピオンブランドはまだ存在していません。ヘアカラー分野では、安全性に対する高い評価とオンラインでの強い販売力を背景に、日本ブランドが優位なポジションを確立しています。今後は、非酸化型製品を中心に新たな成長機会が見込まれており、越境ECを通じて安全性を重視する消費者層へアプローチできる点が重要な成長ドライバーとなっています。
Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners
Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting
Jun Amano
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Europe
Past Experience:
Dentsu Inc
Laurent Fihey
Partner
Nationality: French
Region Coverage:
Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America
Past Experience:
Arthur Andersen, Advancy
Devshree Bhardwaj
Director
Nationality: Indian
Region Coverage:
Europe, North America, Australia, Asia, Middle East, South Africa, South America
Past Experience:
Tecnova India
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