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

Blogs

Blog

Predictions 2026: Retail’s Flight To Profitability

Sucharita Kodali 16 hours ago
The retail landscape is entering a period of profound transformation, where profitability will no longer be optional but instead essential for survival. The combination of persistent high interest rates and technological disruption will create a challenging environment across all retail sectors — from low-margin categories such as grocery to high-margin ones like apparel.
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Predictions 2026: The “Agentic Commerce” Race — And Some Potential Regrets — In Digital Commerce

Emily Pfeiffer 2 days ago
Digital leaders get a sneak peek into what's coming in the year ahead by reading three of our predictions for digital commerce in 2026.
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Retailers: Holiday 2025 Is Here!

Fiona Swerdlow 6 days ago
Retailers: Jump into the 2025 holiday season with Forrester’s holiday planning insights and key takeaways in this blog.
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Retail’s Holiday 2025: More Sales, Profits, And AI-Driven Commerce

Brendan Witcher October 21, 2025
Time to pull out the holiday decorations and start building that gift list — Q4 2025 is upon us! For retail and other business leaders, this means daily meetings to raise, review, revise, and rip apart their inventory, promotion, commerce, and marketing strategies.

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