Richard Hyman is a world-leading expert in the retail industry, having provided top-level analytics, insight and thought leadership on retail intelligence for more than 35 years. Richard Hyman founded Verdict, a retail research company aiming to provide the most authoritative industry analysis available. Following a successful earn-out, Richard joined Deloitte as Strategic Advisor to its retail practice.

​During his career he has built an extensive fund of knowledge and experience, and advised most of the companies and leading players in the retail industry. He is frequently quoted as an independent commentator in national and international broadcast and print media.​