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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we asked the women of SSA & Company to share what brings them
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Some CX Moments Matter More Than Others—Invest in Ones That Count Most
John Rodgers and Rajeev Aggarwal emphasize the need to find ways to invest in the moments that matter, even when engaged in cost cutting in this Insurance Innovation Reporter article.
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The 8 New Rules of IT Leadership – And What They Replace
Nick Kramer highlights the transformation of the CIO role in this CIO article.
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California’s FAIR Plan Highlights Need to Stabilize Home Insurance Market
Brian Nordyke and John Rodgers highlight a four-step action plan to align interests and prevent further home insurance market deterioration in this Property & Casualty 360 article.
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Leading Portfolio Companies in Times of Uncertainty
External headwinds and difficult performance outlooks have forced private equity firms to rethink near-term prospects and portfolio company strategies. In this Value Walk article, Matt Katz and Andrew Solar outline a new playbook for private equity companies leading in uncertainty.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we asked some of the women of SSA & Company to share perspectives on mentorship and different ways they have felt supported throughout their careers. Read their perspectives below.
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The Ultimate Guide to CDPs
Customer Data Platforms are designed for the new realities of retail. Nick Kramer was quoted in Retail TouchPoints article “The Ultimate Guide to CDPs” about the potential impact CDPs could have on the industry.
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Luxury Gets Top Dollar in Wall Street Rush to Safety
Investors are seeking out safer bets in the retail space. Matt Katz discussed shifts he has seen in the marketplace in “Luxury Gets Top Dollar in Wall Street Rush to Safety” in WWD.
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Why More Retailers are Introducing New Rounds of Layoffs
Layoffs persist in retail as many companies look to lower costs. Managing Partner Matt Katz shared his thoughts on the current state of retail in “Why More Retailers are Introducing New Rounds of Layoffs” for Modern Retail.
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Fashion Stocks Seek Redemption After Wall Street Fallout
Buzzy fashion stocks had a tough year. Matt Katz was featured in “Fashion Stocks Seek Redemption After Wall Street Fallout” in WWD about the road ahead.
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Inflation Perplexes Holiday Sales Analysts, Muddying Forecasts for 2023
Analysts are struggling to secure consistent holiday sales figures, creating uncertainty in the retail world for the year ahead. Matt Katz was featured in “Inflation Perplexes Holiday Sales Analysts, Muddying Forecasts for 2023” in Bloomberg News about how retail forecasting has changed in recent years.
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How ABC Carpet & Home is Reinventing Itself After Bankruptcy
ABC Carpet & Home is reinventing itself after filing for bankruptcy. Matt Katz was featured in “How ABC Carpet & Home is Reinventing Itself After Bankruptcy” in Modern Retail looking at how the company can leverage its strong reputation as it re-grows the business with a digital-driven strategy.
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On Thin Ice: A Closer Look at Banking in 2024
In some economic circles, there is an overall sense of stability and comfort in the banking sector at the beginning of 2024. However, as we examine the 2023 financial results for banks, we are struck by the picture that appears.
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