QVC Champions Women Over 50
QVC launched a campaign, “Age of Possibility,” celebrating women over the age of 50. Do you agree that consumers over 50 are “too often ignored and under-...
JLL Scores With ‘Virtual Shopping Bestie’
JLL Retail Property Management recently became the first shopping center owner to introduce a virtual influencer. How would you assess the pros and cons of usin...
Is Biometric Authentication Still in Retail’s Future?
Target has become the latest retailer to land in court over allegedly collecting and storing biometric data without consumer consent. Do you suspect the use of ...
Are Amazon’s Livestreams a Natural for TV Shopping?
Expanding the reach of Amazon Live, Amazon has launched an interactive, shoppable, and free ad-supported (FAST) channel on its Prime Video and Freevee streaming...
Has Netflix’s Value Moved Well Beyond Subscriber Growth?
In a shock to Wall Street, Netflix plans to stop reporting quarterly subscriber numbers starting in 2025, believing the metric has lost its relevance in judging...
Are Food Halls Still Primed for Growth?
Food halls are seen as the successor of food courts, but some wonder if the concept may need to be tweaked for long-term viability. What shortcomings or pain po...
Should More Retailers Be Accepting Third-Party Returns?
A university study finds that partnerships involving physical stores accepting returns from other retailers or brands “can be a win-win.” Should significant...
How To Ensure a Rapid and Effective Recovery From Layoffs
Lattice's 2024 State of People Strategy Report found that the wide majority of HR leaders believe it takes up to a year for employee morale and productivity to ...
Grocery Inflation Gets Political
A new survey shows consumers blame government policies the most for high grocery prices, but food suppliers and grocers weren’t far behind. Should grocers be ...
Should Seniors Automatically Access Digital Coupons?
Digital-only coupons offered through grocers’ loyalty programs would be automatically applied to senior citizens’ bills across the state of New York under n...