Are Open-Air Centers Still the Place To Be?
Open-air centers have seen the biggest rebound in foot traffic among retail channels since the pandemic hit four years ago. Do you see multiple tailwinds suppor...
Is Trader Joe’s Crossing the Copycatting Line?
Multiple brands have charged Trader Joe's with copying their recipes and package designs when developing its private label offerings. Are Trader Joe's alleged t...
Will Caitlin Clark Reimagine the Potential of Women’s Sports Marketing?
The fascination over Iowa’s star guard Caitlin Clark has many observers wondering if the presumptive No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft will not only transform wome...
Has Google Raised the Search Bar on Online Personalization?
Google is piloting new product discovery elements designed to give users a more personalized shopping experience. Which of the tools likely offers the most appe...
Academy Sports Tweaks Formula for Entering New Markets
Academy Sports + Outdoors has accelerated its store opening targets, but it is also adjusting its real estate strategy. What lessons should be gleaned from its ...
Will Smart Carts Pay Off Better Than ‘Just Walk Out’ for Amazon?
Amazon plans to remove its “Just Walk Out” technology from Amazon Fresh stores, replacing it with its Dash Cart smart shopping cart device. Will Dash Cart o...
Did Trader Joe’s Just Open Its First C-Store?
Trader Joe's has replaced its former wine store in Manhattan with a new grab-and-go concept, Trader Joe’s Pronto, offering a limited assortment of prepared fo...
Do Retail’s Frontline Workers Have Enough Tech?
A global survey found that 40% of retail workers feel their employers don’t adequately invest in their tech needs. Generally, do store associates have access ...
Is the Solar Eclipse a Bright Opportunity for Retail?
Wegmans announced plans to close 48 of its 111 stores for 30 minutes during the total solar eclipse on April 8 so its employees can witness the celestial phenom...
How Should Employees Adjust to New Managers?
A new manager in your department might mean significant changes in the direction of your team's work, your own role, or the team's workflow. What advice would y...
Is Mobile-Only Pickup More of a Convenience or Inconvenience?
Chick-fil-A opened its first-ever mobile pickup restaurant to address the growing demand for digital ordering and better manage wait times. Are digital pickup l...
Will Leaning Back on Wholesale Revive Nike’s Growth?
Nike, which has been emphasizing direct-to-consumer (DTC) growth for a number of years, last week indicated it was refocusing back on wholesale. What lessons sh...
Is Apple a Monopoly?
In a landmark antitrust case, the Justice Department sued Apple, claiming that the iPhone maker has a monopoly over the phone market. What do you think would be...
Does Starbucks Need a Chief Marketing Officer?
Starbucks has become the latest in a number of companies to eliminate the chief marketing officer role. Has the global CMO role become less relevant, or is the ...
Is March Madness Expanding as an Advertising Opportunity?
Home Depot launched a March Madness campaign this month aimed at homeowners tackling spring do-it-yourself projects, joining a number of other brands showcasing...
What Should Petco’s Next CEO Focus On?
Petco's CEO Ron Coughlin stepped down amid downward trends in pet adoptions and as the pet category overall has proved less resistant to macroeconomic pressures...
Under Armour’s Founder Returns To Guide Turnaround
Kevin Plank, who founded Under Armour in his grandmother’s basement in 1996, is returning as CEO to get his brand back on a growth trajectory. How would you a...
Will Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Be a Boon to Spring Retailing?
Amazon announced plans to introduce its first-ever Big Spring Sale running from March 20 through March 25, becoming the platform’s third major strategic selli...
How Did Abercrombie Become Cool With Millennials?
Abercrombie & Fitch reported that sales jumped 35% at its flagship Abercrombie brand in the fourth quarter this year, continuing its unexpected turnaround. What...
Target Returns to Canada With Private Label Kids Line
Target has agreed to distribute its Cat & Jack private label children's apparel brand inside Hudson's Bay, marking its return to Canada retailing. Does the bran...