Jorma Rauhala, president and CEO of Kesko Corporation, reveals the success factors of Kesko’s data and AI journey. Source: McKinsey Kesko bets on data and AI to reduce waste and drive growth

According to Maniele Tasca, general manager of Selex Gruppo Commerciale, recognizing regional differences is a key success factor in Italian grocery. Source: McKinsey Selex drives growth by tailoring assortments and formats to local needs

Despite cost pressure and low volume growth, there are pockets of opportunity in European grocery—from private label differentiation to personalization of the shopping experience. Source: McKinsey The State of Grocery Retail Europe 2025

Low advancement rates have hindered women’s careers. To make up ground, they can hone their entrepreneurial and soft skills and build a network of mentors and sponsors. Source: McKinsey To climb to the top, women should focus on skill building

Demand for military and commercial vessels is outpacing supply. Private equity investments that improve shipyard efficiency could boost production and help nations meet their security requirements. Source: McKinsey Rising tide: How private equity can lift the shipbuilding industry

Former Cleveland Fed president discusses economic uncertainty, inflation, and potential interest rate cuts.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Policy Insights From a Former Fed President

In a year of uncertainty, discussions at Davos suggested that Asia has reason to be optimistic in 2025 and beyond, and could sit at the center of all geopolitical movements. Source: McKinsey Trade, tech, and geopolitics: Asia in 2025

Heads of public institutions play a nation-shaping role—yet too little is understood about what separates the best from the rest. Our research highlights what leadership excellence looks like in the public sector. Source: McKinsey Honing leadership excellence in the public sector

Tamar Yehoshua, president of product and technology at Glean, discusses how to embrace AI, build features that matter, and lead the change. Source: McKinsey Tamar Yehoshua on product leadership in the age of AI

The growing number of export restrictions is disrupting companies’ market strategies and tangling their supply chains. Here’s how CEOs can navigate the shifting landscape of global trade. Source: McKinsey Restricted: How export controls are reshaping markets