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At the Intersection of Gender and Generation: Insights Toward Building a NextGen Fit Industry (2nd ed study, 2026)

The second edition study conducted by the LEAD Network in partnership with Gradus and the LEAD Network NextGen Chapter.

October 2026

report preview on career advancement in cps & retail by lead network and shape talent

Research • April 2026

Built for All: Rethinking Career Advancement in Retail & CPG

Groundbreaking new research conducted by LEAD Network and Shape Talent uncovers the barriers to career advancement for women working in Retail and CPG.

Research • October 2025

Gender Diversity Scorecard 2025

The Gender Diversity Scorecard (GDS) is a bi-annual survey that has been tracking the proportion of women holding senior executive positions in the European Retail and Consumer Goods sector since 2017.

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