Walmart, Amazon, and Target appear to have something of a stranglehold on BTS spend. Can competitors wrest market share away?

Walmart has introduced Weekend Academy, a budget-conscious collection aimed at the often-fickle tween customer. Walmart said in a press release, “The assortment was designed with today’s tweens in mind, offering on-trend styles they crave at prices their parents will love — including most items available for under $15, with many priced at less than $10.”…

Target is joining other retailers by severely curtailing its price-matching policy. Will such policies eventually become so restrictive as to barely resemble their original iterations?

Walmart is reportedly restructuring store-support and training roles as it looks to simplify its organizational structure in an apparent shift from a corporate to more of a local focus. Bloomberg, which first reported the news, said that hundreds of store-support roles would be affected. Walmart Eliminates Market Coordinator Role, Trims Academy Coach and Coordinator Roles…

A Salsify survey suggests holiday shopping spend will hold firm, or increase, this year. Is this projection accurate?

Despite a proliferation of news headlines tied to iffy consumer sentiment and the negative impact that an ongoing and turbulent trade policy — particularly concerning tariffs — might have on retailers, it appears that the bulk of front-line store management figures may be taking the opposite stance. According to Levin Management’s recent “2025 Mid-Year Retail…

Experiential retail is a buzzword in the business. Does it have staying power?

A new pop-up retail rental platform hits the U.K. while an established one seeks inroads stateside. Can the Airbnb model for short-term retail rentals gain popularity in the U.S.?

Lululemon is expanding its airport retail footprint. Does this move make sense for the company?

Target is working hard to repair its image, and its bottom line. Will its turnaround effort succeed in the near term?

Lululemon is showing signs of faltering traffic and flat sales. Can its new product lineup reinvigorate consumer interest?

The bankruptcy of Big Lots and recent liquidations of Bargain Hunt and 99 Cents Only show closeout retailing isn’t a cake walk, but Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, by all accounts, continues to thrive. With a recent opening of a store in Omaha, Ollie’s entered its 34th state with 599 stores, most located in the eastern part…

Kirkland’s new identity and reshuffled board signal much ado about branding. Will it succeed?

Lululemon is suing Costco over allegedy counterfeit products. Will that suit succeed?

The NRF has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block a New York state law requiring retailers to disclose algorithmic pricing. Should retailers be forced to disclose that information to consumers?

Retailers are increasingly leveraging the creator economy. What lessons can brand director Grace Andrews offer on this subject?

The early summer sales season is becoming its own retail holiday of sorts. Why are brands buying in?

Staples is making a play for a greater share of the tech market. Will it be able to make inroads?

The percentage of U.S. consumers identified as value-seekers has been increasing as of late. What can retailers do, beyond providing enticing pricing, to attract these shoppers?

Costco is enacting new hours exclusively for executive members. Will this strategy increase sales and drive profit through increased executive memberships?

Claire’s is allegedly considering a sale of its assets and brand. Will it find an interested buyer?

Perhaps eying the massive success enjoyed by Chinese e-commerce giants such as SHEIN and Temu, Target is allegedly testing the waters surrounding the launch of its own direct-shipping model. Would this actually drive significant spend?

The back-to-school season has been pushed forward to capture greater spend in the face of inflationary pressure and tariffs. Will 2025 outperform 2024 or flatten further?

Victoria’s Secret is being targeted by two activist investors seeking to overhaul the retailer’s board. Would it benefit from a board shake-up?

Gap’s CEO, and preceding research, indicates that deal fatigue may be setting in. How can retailers maintain marketing efforts without driving away their customers?

Goodwill appears to be pleased with significant revenue despite a faltering U.S. retail apparel market. However, will erratic pricing lead to a significant loss of its traditional customer base?

Retail sales have been experiencing a decline over the past few months. Will they continue to fall over the course of the summer?

Canada Goose, Coach-owner Tapestry, and Tanger Outlets are adding amenities to encourage shoppers to spend more time shopping in stores in an attempt to increase their chances of conversion. Would all retailers benefit from increasing dwell time?

Academy Sports, Old Navy, and Kroger have all recently rolled out RFID projects to improve inventory accuracy at the store level. Do you expect to see wider adoption of item-level RFID across retail selling floors in 2025?

Macy’s store closures were part of the “retail apocalypse.”

Off-price retailers are enjoying significant growth as traditional department stores struggle. Will this trend continue, leaving department stores in the dust?

Stablecoins, backed by the U.S. dollar, may become an option for Walmart and Amazon purchases.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced 50% steel tariffs, which may apply to appliances like dishwashers and refrigerators.

Walmart has launched a new ad campaign featuring Hollywood actor Walton Goggins.

Consumer sentiment among American shoppers has rebounded from lows experienced earlier in 2025.

Schultz believes that Starbucks’ coffee-first identity is essential to its continued success.

Walmart heiress refuses to recognize Donald Trump as a ‘king.’

Inflation, including retail inflation, appears to be cooling. Will it ramp up again later this year?

GameStop has announced its intention to raise $1.75 billion via the offer of convertible senior notes, potentially to purchase more Bitcoin.

Walmart’s latest AI innovation promises to create a personalized shopping experience.

Dollar General’s celebrity partnerships prove to be a winning and profitable strategy.

The in-store beauty experience is facing significant change. How can it remain relevant vs. e-commerce options?

GameStop has posted a mixed Q1 2025 financial report as the Nintendo Switch 2 launches.

Inflation seems to have softened as of late, per the May CPI data, though it still remains above the Fed’s target rate of 2%.

New REI locations will plant roots in California and New York.

Lowe’s is partnering with MrBeast, and 17,000 other creators, to launch its Creator Network. Will this move prove successful in the long run?

Petco is taking a “more strategic” approach to endcap displays. What’s your overall advice on maximizing the use of endcap displays and deciding which products to promote?

Back-to-school shopping is occurring earlier than ever, according to a new survey.

Big Lots continues to reopen previously shuttered locations under new leadership.

Job cuts in the U.S. increased 47% in May compared to the same month last year.