Ian S. Fredericks of Hilco Consumer — Retail joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss retail’s ongoing evolution.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, we discuss the bulk wine market’s continued struggle in California and how a recent announcement by China could bring a positive impact to west coast producers here in the U.S.By Karen Bubrowski

In this fourth podcast in our series focused on best practices for businesses nearshoring in Mexico, we discuss a range of important considerations associated with the development and execution of effective turnaround strategies.By Karen Bubrowski

This podcast is intended as an “alert” to lenders and those across the market in regard to a notable, increased level of distress that the Hilco Forestry team is observing in the sawmill market. Detailed observations are action steps are discussed.By Karen Bubrowski

Consumer products companies have immense ground to cover in order to meet ever-changing customers where they are and where they will be in the future. This podcast addresses how industry leaders can create stronger relationships and longer-term brand loyalty by undertaking a fundamental shift from a current state of misalignment to a future state o…

In this third article in our series focused on best practices for businesses nearshoring in Mexico, we discuss a range of important considerations associated with ensuring effective asset management design and implementation.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, Jan René Aguirre addresses specific areas that tend to create challenges for companies involved in M&A activity in the Mexico market and how each can be addressed most effectively.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, John Satter explains the impact of geographic-specific regulatory requirements, zoning regulations, security complexities and a range of other factors on cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, distributors and retailers.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, Michael Appel, Charvi Gupta and Jake Ringelstein of Getzler Henrich address the importance of embedding a rolling 13-week cashflow discipline into every retail business’s operations, regardless of whether a company is healthy or stressed.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, Jan René Aguirre addresses a range of distinct complexities and challenges that are frequently not anticipated, but are most typically encountered, by businesses engaged in nearshoring efforts in Mexico.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast Jason Gomes provides an overview of the tobacco industry with an emphasis on recent trends, regulatory factors and areas of focus for lender due diligence.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, Stephen D’Aquila provides a range of insights and guidelines that will be valuable to lenders with borrowers involved in the mattress industryBy Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, Tom Boniface discusses a range of best practices which have proven successful for numerous, distressed suppliers across the automotive/mobility market and how companies can strategically address their unique challenges in a timely manner.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, Katie Feodoroff details how the current high number of retail store closures nationwide, and the need for the type of augmented merchandise that will appeal to shoppers of those store events, can translate to good news for suppliers in possession of excess inventory.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast Buddy Beaman discusses how the timely assignment of a substitute servicer into the loan structure can help ensure that consistent and ethical business practices are followed in collecting borrower payments and administrating the overall loan process.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, we discuss a range of current U.S. green energy developments and take a focused look at the many challenges and efforts underway within automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturing as well as the aviation and maritime industries.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, Ryan Rafter of Hilco Global’s Golf Advisory explains how both buyers and sellers of real estate around the country are actively engaging to capitalize on the resurgence of golf and the increased number of rounds being played.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast we discuss a range of current retail industry developments that are demanding a greater level of retailer proactivity, decisive action and a focus on effectively delivering for customers across fashion, value and fit.By Karen Bubrowski

On this second of two wine market podcasts, we discuss details specific to the California Cased Wine Market that can be of notable value to lenders and others involved in the industry.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast we discuss the growing number of office-to-residential conversions taking place across the U.S. and how court-appointed receivers are helping to guide those efforts toward successful outcomes.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, we discuss how to maximize retention of new retail hires and ensure that promising applicants gain confidence in the company culture even before they officially come onboard.By Karen Bubrowski

On this first of two wine market podcasts, we discuss details specific to the California Bulk Wine Market that can be of notable value to lenders and others involved in the industry.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast we discuss the potential for private equity, hedge funds, pension funds, securitization originators and issuers, banks and pure-play corporate lessors to achieve solid returns while providing a valuable financial service to operators.By Karen Bubrowski

This podcast discusses how companies of all sizes can utilize strategic sourcing as a core component of their supply chain management to reduce cost, improve supplier relationships and enhance competitiveness.By Karen Bubrowski

As we approach the midpoint of 2023, this podcast discusses the fact that Class 8 Trucking is still trading above pre-pandemic levels, and how that is a likely indication of how much farther the market still has to go in its downward correction.By Karen Bubrowski

What is the current consumer mindset? How available are the products they really want and need right now? And does the buying power to make those purchases actually exist? This podcast discusses these topics and provides suggested actions for lenders and retailers in the current environment.By Karen Bubrowski

This discussion is intended to help inform and prepare asset based lenders and others involved in evaluating prospective or current farm supply industry borrowers.By Karen Bubrowski

While Amazon permits liquidations through its site and provides tools to assist in the sale of excess and underperforming inventory, this podcast discusses how its rules for such activity are much different and more restrictive than those imposed during traditional Going Out of Business (GOB) events.…

Part two of our series on distressed businesses operating within Mexico focuses on the benefits of engaging the right partner early on to serve as both a master and substitute servicer.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, we discuss how the current period compares to the Great Recession of ‘08/’09 for the Class 8 Truck market, and explore the numerous macro factors presently in play that do not typically exist all at the same time.By Karen Bubrowski

Part one of our series on distressed businesses operating within Mexico focuses on how receivers and stakeholders can benefit from the engagement of a partner that can deliver a wind down solution that goes beyond just liquidation efforts.By Karen Bubrowski

This podcast addresses the process of identifying those who are resistant to proposed change within an organization, and provides a methodology for effectively addressing concerns and gaining trust to successfully achieve the desired transformation outcomes.By Karen Bubrowski

This podcast explores why a company’s value is not simply a mechanical multiple of EBITDA, how its true worth is based on what the right buyer is willing to pay, and why an owner should remain open to options other than a sale.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, we discuss the course of the Forestry Market and explore the impact that factors including the continued low level of new home construction and consumers’ shift away from goods spending are having mills and the pricing of lumber in Q1 2023.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast we address some of the domestic and global factors driving inflation and higher consumer debt levels, take a look at how receivables portfolios may be affected, and review steps that businesses and lenders can take to monitor ongoing developments and minimize risk.By Karen Bubrowski

From shoring up liquidity to conducting SKU rationalization, enhancing technology and shifting the business mindset regarding “winning” at e-commerce, this podcast addresses steps retailers should strongly consider undertaking now given the market outlook for 2023.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast we discuss the importance of proactive liquidity risk management planning for small- to medium-sized companies and dive into details including due diligence, stress testing and proper structuring of an associated policy framework.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast we cover recent developments in the wholesale horticulture/nursery industry, the unique challenges that the “living and growing” nature of the inventory presents to those up and down the supply chain, and the structuring of distinct selling period advancement rates and other important considerations for lenders with portfolio exposu…

This article discusses developments in the Cannabis industry, including how fierce competition and lower than anticipated levels of profitability in some markets are creating unexpected market entry and asset acquisition opportunities for 2023.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, we discuss the progress that is being made within the chemicals industry toward delivering a greater level of sustainability across single-use and other widely used plastic products.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, Getzler Henrich’s retail experts discuss the dramatically increasing rate of returns now being generated via online shopping and the danger this poses to retailers who fail to recognize the true cost of this development on their business and take appropriate action.By Karen Bubrowski

On this podcast, Geoff Frankel of Hilco Corporate Finance discusses how adverse market date accumulated throughout 2022 is indicative of a potential surge in restructuring in the coming year.By Karen Bubrowski

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