Retail & CPG Industry Services

Harness Innovation And Secure Future Growth

The retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) space is on the cusp of reinvention as technology redefines what’s possible. From order management to commerce strategy to customer support, no aspect of operations or experiences will remain untouched. Forrester equips you to win in this future with clear foresight and practical, tech-driven strategies.

Retail & CPG Challenges

Today’s retail and CPG leaders face critical pressures on multiple fronts. As AI reshapes consumer expectations and operational efficiency, you must proactively integrate intelligent technologies to stay competitive. Forrester can help you strengthen your foothold at a time of sweeping change and tackle challenges including:

Fragmented Consumer Insights

Many companies struggle to unify data from online and in-store experiences. We help leaders gain a full view of customer behavior and improve customer experience (CX) strategies.

Rising Expectations For Personalization

As consumers demand tailored experiences across touchpoints, we support personalization initiatives through commerce tech evaluations and CX best practices.

Supply Chain Disruptions And Tariff Pressures

Global volatility and evolving logistics challenge operational efficiency. Forrester provides forecasts and strategic insights to help you adapt supply chains and mitigate risks.

Fast-Moving Tech Advances

With technology transforming every aspect of retail, our research and guidance help you evaluate new platforms and tools and make future-forward decisions.

Unclear Strategic Roadmaps

Leaders often lack clarity on where to invest next. We work with you to activate data-driven decisions for measurable business impact.

Our Solutions

Bold Solutions For Retail & CPG

Forrester helps business and technology leaders at retail and CPG firms develop and execute strategies that drive measurable business value. Through a unique continuous guidance model that blends research, consulting, and live events, we ensure you stay ahead of every curve. Our tailored interactions reflect the latest trends, innovations, and data — and empower you to act swiftly and decisively.

Among the Fortune 500, we work with:

3 of the top 5

CPG companies

The top 2

advertising and marketing agencies

Among the Global Fortune 500:

3 of the top 5

CPG companies

4 of the top 5

automotive companies

Turn Strategy Into Action

Working with Forrester equips you to make confident decisions and accelerate progress. With Forrester Decisions, you get access to deep research, strategic frameworks, benchmarks, and ready-to-use tools — plus expert guidance tailored to your goals. Explore the solutions below to learn how Forrester can support your priorities.

Forrester Decisions for Customer Experience

Sharpen customer insights, enhance the quality of experiences, and demonstrate ROI from experience improvements.

Forrester Decisions for Technology Architecture & Delivery

Advance technology modernization initiatives to capture new opportunities and deliver business value.

Forrester Decisions for Digital Business & Strategy

Meet the needs of today’s empowered consumers while reimagining the role of digital experiences and expertise to drive future growth.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Newell Brands

The Data And IT Team At Newell Brands Works To Communicate Its Value

Learn how the information delivery team at Newell Brands works with Forrester to better communicate its value to the organization.

Sleep Number

How Sleep Number’s CIO Partners With Forrester On Legacy Platform Upgrades

Watch this video to learn how Forrester helps Sleep Number manage and upgrade its legacy IT platforms.

Best Buy

Best Buy Evolves Its Leadership, Strategy, And Operations For Customer Obsession

Customer obsession is encoded in Best Buy’s DNA. Learn how working with Forrester helped the company sharpen its CX vision and infuse customer obsession throughout its operations.

Upcoming Events For Retail & CPG Industry Leaders

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CX Forum East

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Amsterdam

CX Summit EMEA

AI Forum Sydney

Blogs

Blog

Apparel And Footwear Brands Must Own Their Destinies To Survive

Sucharita Kodali 4 days ago
In the midst of disruption, the brands that will thrive are those that actively seize control of how consumers discover, evaluate, and buy their products.
Blog

Word On The Retail Street: What To Watch In 2026

Sucharita Kodali March 19, 2026
Retail is in a tough spot: economic pressure, rapid tech change, and customers who are harder to read than ever. After dozens of conversations with executives, fresh consumer data, and time on the floor at events such as NRF, CES, and vendor showcases, here are my three takeaways for retail in 2026 on the consumer environment, Google search, and agentic AI solutions.
Blog

When Things Go Wrong With A Commerce Task, Many Consumers Will Blame The Answer Engine

Emily Pfeiffer March 19, 2026
We asked consumers in the US, the UK, and Canada who they would hold responsible for issues when they use an answer engine to complete commerce-related tasks. Consumers might take personal responsibility for some issues (such as feeling that their prompts hadn’t been targeted enough) or might even hold the brand they ordered from responsible. […]
Blog

Power Couple OpenAI + Amazon May Have Just Won Consumer Agentic Commerce

Emily Pfeiffer March 17, 2026
As the Shopify-OpenAI partnership appears to be ending, a new alliance may be set to dominate. Learn how it could unfold and what the implications may be.

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