History of the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT)

The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) was jointly set up in 2006 by professional services firm KPMG and retail research group Ipsos Retail Performance.

According to Helen Dickinson, Partner, KPMG speaking in June 2006; "The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank is something we at KPMG and Synovate have been planning and nurturing for several months. When Tim and I came up with our provisional 'dream team' we had no idea that they would all say 'yes' to becoming a member. Now that we have had our first formal meeting I am confident that the nine of us will be able to produce some very meaningful metrics which will be of significance to everyone involved in retail."

Dr. Tim Denison, Director of Knowledge Management at Ipsos, the company that produces the Retail Traffic Index of customer visits to retailers, added at that time; "It is a testament to the idea of the Retail Think Tank that everyone concerned is very excited by its formation. I am thrilled now that the project is launched and look forward to the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank becoming a cornerstone of retail analysis and commentary for years to come."

Dr. Tim Denison
Director of Knowledge Management at Synovate Retail Performance