Will Marc Lore’s Ghost Kitchen Concept Work Inside Walmart?
Wonder Group, the ghost kitchen food hall founded by Jet.com founder Marc Lore, is opening a 750-square-foot location inside Walmart. Does Wonder's “Fast Fine...
Will Home Depot See a Housing Recovery in 2024?
Home Depot reported that same-store sales declined 3.2% in 2023 amid a slowdown in the housing market. How confident are you that the housing market and home-re...
What’s the Recipe for Total Wine’s Success?
Total Wine & More recently became the largest alcohol retailer in the U.S., surpassing Costco. What factors are most responsible for its rise to the top?...
Is Self-Gifting a Year-Round Trend?
Beyond the holiday season, self-gifting is becoming more common around Valentine’s Day as well as many other times of the year. What is driving this trend?...
Should Target Be Limiting Self-Checkout Hours?
Target is limiting access to self-checkout terminals in some locations as part of efforts to reduce shrink while directing more customers to cashiered terminals...
Does Walmart Need Vizio and a Connected TV Platform?
Walmart is reportedly in talks to acquire smart television manufacturer Vizio for more than $2 billion. Does this deal make sense?...
Are Student-Athletes Ideal for Brand Ambassadorships?
Over two years since a Supreme Court ruling paved the way for college and high school athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL), retailers co...
What Should the Felony Threshold Be for Shoplifting?
The California governor recently had to defend his state's $950 theft threshold. Generally, do you favor lower threshold dollar amounts for felony convictions a...
Should Retailers Be Cracking Down More on Wardrobing?
Retail returns abuse is steadily climbing in part because consumers are increasingly comfortable taking advantage of flexible return policies to engage in wardr...
Will Many Retailers Participate in Britvic’s Pepsi MAX Competition?
To mark Pepsi’s rebrand rolling out globally this year, U.K.-based soft drinks producer Britvic is launching a Pepsi MAX Thirsty for More contest aimed at dri...
Is Costco’s Long-Time CFO’s Retirement a Big Loss?
Richard Galanti, Costco’s CFO since 1985 and the warehouse club’s primary spokesperson, announced plans to retire. Is this a minor or major blow for Costco?...
Can Zac Posen Reawaken Gap Inc.’s Fashion Cachet?
Gap Inc. has appointed celebrity fashion designer Zac Posen as executive vice president and creative director with a particular emphasis on reviving Old Navy. I...
Should US Retail Worry Much About the Red Sea Shipping Crisis?
Attacks on vessels by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have disrupted international trade. What obvious and less obvious repercussions will U.S. retail li...
Is Men’s Footwear a Stretch for Lululemon?
In a step to further position its men’s lineup to match its success in women’s, Lululemon introduced its first line of men's footwear. How important will es...
Amazon Looks To Elevate Discovery With AI-Driven Chatbot
Amazon is launching its first AI-powered shopping assistant called Rufus. How much of a threat is Rufus to Google and social media sites that support discovery?...
Is Laughter the Way To Revive Bud Light?
Bud Light is launching a humorous Super Bowl ad in an attempt to recover from last year's consumer boycott. Can a return to humor help the company recover its s...
Why Didn’t Snoop Dogg’s Viral Campaign for Solo Stove Pay Off?
A campaign featuring Snoop Dogg promoting Solo Stove, a maker of fire pits, has some marketers wondering whether viral campaigns are overrated. Why do you think...
What Are Young Girls Doing Inside Sephora?
Pre-teen girls, dubbed "Sephora kids," are going viral for acting up while shopping for beauty products. What do you think is causing this phenomenon?...
Will Ads Arriving on Prime Video Finally Launch Shoppable TV?
Amazon has started running ads on its U.S. Prime Video service. Do you see the arrival of these ads accelerating the opportunity around shoppable ads?...
Should Walmart Have Closed Store No. 8?
Walmart has revealed plans to close Store No. 8, its internal startup incubator that launched in 2017. Has the need for a unit like Store No. 8 become less rele...