
YCP Retail Experts in France

In France, the Retail industry faces dynamic shifts due to evolving consumer preferences and digital integration.
YCP's team leverages deep insights and strategies to navigate Retail challenges, ensuring clients outperform the market in France.
As a premier consulting firm, YCP stands as a beacon of excellence, guiding businesses in France's Retail sector towards sustainable growth.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with France's Retail Professionals
In France's retail sector, evolving consumer habits present both challenges and opportunities. YCP tailors strategies for market success.
The French retail landscape demands innovation. YCP's expertise guides firms in embracing digital transformation and sustainability.
YCP offers insight into France's competitive retail market, helping clients navigate regulations and consumer trends for growth.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Boost your France retail growth with expert marketing & sales strategies.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Elevate your France retail operations with YCP's expert consulting services.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Optimize your supply chain in France for maximum efficiency and growth with YCP.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Maximize M&A success in France with tailored retail consulting that drives growth.
- 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
Empowering France's retail sector with cutting-edge strategy consulting.
- 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 France's retail sector through pivotal digital transformation journeys.
- 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
Revolutionize public services in France with strategic insights for transformative impact.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
YCP guides French retail to sustainable success through strategic, impactful solutions.
- 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 France through in-depth market analysis & strategic insights.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Retail Sector in France
Rising Competition Impact on the Retail Sector
- The French retail industry faces growing competition with over 230,000 retail outlets, which operate amid low consumer spending.
- Businesses need to innovate and improve consumer engagement strategies to stand out, like Inverstil Strategy that increased sales by 13%.
Navigating Complex Regulatory Environment
- French retail businesses encounter intricate, often changing regulations, costing the industry approx. €7.8 billion annually in compliance.
- Retailers ought to invest in regulatory technology to reduce compliance costs, fostering proactivity and saving potentially equivalent to 2-4% of their revenue.
Embracing Digital Transformation in Retail
- The digital retail market in France reached €129 billion at the end of 2022 inserting a major digital footprint on traditional commerce.
- Adopting e-commerce and omnichannel strategies can significantly enhance market presence, as shown by retailers increasing online sales by 21%.
Unlocking Sustainable Retail Opportunities
- There is a growing consumer shift toward sustainable goods, influencing over 54% of shoppers' decisions inFrance’s retail market.
- By investing in eco-positive practices and products, retailers can drive profitability, cutting energy costs and appealing to the environmentally conscious consumer segment.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"We are very happy with the projects handled by YCP for Saint-Gobain. The YCP teams have been fully engaged and have shown real professionalism. They understood our needs and completely fulfilled our expectations. Thanks to a step by step process, many interactions were possible between YCP and our company, and their team reacted with the right flexibility and pace. The studies conducted by YCP delivered very practical recommendations and valuable conclusions for us. We definitely recommend YCP. "
Global Marketing Director
Saint Gobain
"YCP has proven to be a very solid partner. We enjoyed the regular project interactions enabling us to better leverage the market situation. The advisory work done by YCP was very useful to set our business direction and marketing investments. We also want to thank the YCP team for their professional approach and client management. It was a project worth our time and investment. "
Vice President, International Marketing Department
PTT Public Company
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.
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Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Country Coverage:
China, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, USA
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting

Jun Amano
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Netherlands, Poland, Greece, Romania
Past Experience:
Dentsu Inc

Laurent Fihey
Partner
Nationality: French
Country Coverage:
Europe (most countries), Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, USA, Canada, Mexico
Past Experience:
Arthur Andersen, Advancy

Devshree Bhardwaj
Director
Nationality: Indian
Country Coverage:
Europe, USA, Australia, South Korea, China, India, Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Africa, LATAM
Past Experience:
Tecnova India
Talk to Our Retail Experts
Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.
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