
YCP Retail Experts in Italy

In Italy, the retail industry faces unique challenges, adapting to rapidly changing consumer behaviors.
At YCP, our global professionals leverage deep industry insight to navigate the complex Italian retail landscape, devising tailored strategies to overcome market barriers.
As a leading consulting firm, YCP is your trusted partner, dedicated to transforming challenges in Italy's retail sector into sustainable growth opportunities.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Italy's Retail Professionals
Italy's retail sector reflects its rich culture, combining tradition with innovation. YCP aids clients in navigating this dynamic landscape to enhance market presence.
With a deep understanding of Italy's retail intricacies, YCP offers bespoke strategies for brands aiming to flourish in this competitive space, ensuring sustainable growth.
YCP's expertise in the Italian market enables us to provide actionable insights and tailored solutions, helping clients adapt to evolving consumer trends and preferences.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Elevate your Retail Marketing & Sales in Italy with YCP's expert guidance.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Optimize your operations in Italy's retail sector with YCP's expert guidance.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Streamlining Italy's retail supply chains with unmatched expertise and local insights.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Guiding seamless M&A, Transactions, and PMI in Italy's dynamic retail sector.
- 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 Italy's retail landscape with unparalleled insights and local expertise.
- 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
Empowering Italian retail with cutting-edge digital transformation strategies.
- 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
Navigating Italy's public sector with bespoke retail consulting solutions.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Guiding Italy's retail sector towards sustainable success with expert insights.
- 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
Revolutionize your market research and thrive in Italy's retail sector with YCP's expertise.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Retail Sector in Italy
Changing Shopping Behaviors Impact Stores
- With a projected shift in consumer habits, decreasing in-store visits by 25% is anticipated by 2025, posing significant challenges for Italy's retail sector.
- Addressing this, digital retail integration like e-commerce is vital. Italian businesses realizing e-commerce forces are seeing an average yearly sales hike of 20%.
Competitive Dynamics Pressuring Margins
- The surge in competition has shrunk Italy's retail margins by nearly 10% over the past decade, reflecting intensified market pressures.
- To counter this, embracing uniqueness and fostering customer loyalty effectively align with potential growth, aiming for a subgroup penetration growth upwards of 30%.
Eco-Friendly Trends Driving Innovation
- Italy’s eco-friendly product market is rising rapidly, expected to contribute 15% to overall retail revenue by 2027, heralding fresh avenues for growth.
- Harnessing this eco momentum can differentiate businesses through sustainable products, aiming towards a more engaged consumer base during future tangible market shifts.
Tech Integration Boosts Retail Efficiency
- 40% of retailers in Italy report increased operational efficiency with technology adoption tactics like AI and IoT solutions, piloted successfully this year.
- Enhanced inventory and predictive sales features yielding a 18% efficiency uplift outset the expected further benefits across varied retail subsectors in the near horizon.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"YCP impressed me most with their ability to get to the truth on some very specific questions, bringing a level of concreteness to the content that I’ve never seen from another consulting firm. Their work provided valuable analysis for decision-making. The team at YCP is efficient, insightful and fearless!"

General Manager for APAC & Director of Global Logistics and Material Handling Business Unit
Intralox
"I would like to extend my appreciation to YCP and your team for the marvelous work performed during the course of the project. We wish to work with you again very soon. "

General Manager GCC
Zamil Steel
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
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- YCP Consus