Nike is introducing a ‘Why Do It?’ campaign, playing off its established slogan. Will this resonate with Gen Z?

GameStop recently delivered strong Q2 earnings, beating expectations. Will this rally continue?

Walmart is planning an expansionary phase, opening new locations where it hadn’t previously. Can it successfully reduce public displeasure as it does so?

A new report signals trouble for c-stores across a variety of product categories. Is this a cause for serious concern?

Lululemon is working to navigate a crowded market and waning consumer interest. Will its “newness” push succeed?

A recent report signals significantly increasing retail job losses. Will hiring slow this holiday season?

The beauty category is struggling to remain fixed on value. What does the future look like for this segment?

Gap is entering the beauty and personal care business. Will this expansion be successful?

Kohl’s is leaning harder on its private label offerings. Will this be effective in a turnaround effort?

Kidults appear to be bolstering the toy retail market. Will brands increase their focus on this age demographic?

Higher-income U.S. households are returning retail purchases at higher rates than lower-income equivalents. Is there a feasible way to foster a more equitable return policy paradigm?

A new study suggests that while off-price outlets cut into full-line store sales, online sales are bolstered. Is this trade-off worth it?

Canada Goose appears to be poised to go private after Bain exits its position. What would a private Canada Goose look like?

Forbes contributor Richard Kestenbaum made the case for Chewy buying Petco. Would this hypothetical merger make sense?

Bed Bath & Beyond executive chairman Marcus Lemonis has made several controversial comments about doing business in California. Should he continue to speak out?

Abercrombie Kids will be sold through third-party retailers shortly. Will this move prove successful?

The retail sector is experience an unprecedented period of change and disruption. Is a new approach to merchandise strategy necessary?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced an imminent drop of retaliatory tariffs on USMCA-compliant goods. How will US retailers, consumers, and leadership respond?

Halloween spending dipped in 2024 versus an all-time high in 2023. Can 2025 exhibit a sales rebound?

Incoming Target CEO Michael Fiddelke highlighted three priorities for the company in a recent analyst call. Are these the right areas of focus?

Claire’s has announced a sale of most of its North American stores, and all of its IP, to PE firm Ames Watson. If the deal closes, will Claire’s be able to execute a turnaround?

Treat culture is gaining strength in turbulent economic times. Is it a healthy retail opportunity?

JCPenney is looking for a big BTS season to reinvigorate sales. Will its style-focused marketing effort work?

Pawn shops are seeing increased back-to-school spending from American consumers. Will this trend continue?

The Container Store is demanding price cuts from vendors. Is it being too forward?

Target will soon need a new CEO. Should that executive position be filled externally or internally?

Kodak has recently made headlines for statements made regarding its ability to continue. Though rebutting this statement as a technicality, can Kodak avoid an eventual market exit?

Walmart is expanding its employee discount to include all grocery categories on a year-round basis. Will this put pressure on competitors to follow suit?

The Dick’s-Foot Locker acquisition is raising antitrust concerns. Are they warranted?

Funko dropped a troubling Q2 2025 financial report. Can the company turn its fortunes around?

Bed Bath & Beyond is set to relaunch, adding “Home” to its name. Will this return pay off?

Warby Parker is ending its Home Try On program. Is this a wise move?

Several CEOs weigh in on what it takes to create a unicorn brand. What are the fundamental steps?

Retail sales have shown strength in the first half of 2025. Will that trend continue?

Bath & Body Works is coming to a campus near you. Will this gambit pay off?

Brands are locked in a perpetual struggle to retain, and yet gain, customers. How can they attract new customers without alienating existing ones?

Retailers are competing in a market which is exhibiting unprecedented change. How can businesses remain relevant and profitable?

IKEA is partnering with Best Buy, placing small shops inside the latter’s brick-and-mortar locations. Will this partnership work?

IKEA is partnering with Best Buy to place small shops within the latter’s larger stores in a pilot project.

Citing signs of consumers trading down, Circana reduced its forecast for consumer electronics sales for the year to a gain of 1% from 1.6% previously. In January, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) predicted hardware sales would grow 2.6% in 2025, building on its estimated 1.1% gain in 2024 that followed two years of declines. The…

Walgreens is going private. What signals does this send?

With headlines concerning the retail sphere — and the broader business world at large — so often referencing “younger Americans,” namely millennials and members of Gen X, one question could find traction: Is Gen X actually an “overlooked” demographic? That’s the argument put forth by research produced by Nielsen IQ and World Data Lab, as…

American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney denim ad drew backlash for sexualization and racial undertones; some dismiss the outcry as overblown.

Tractor Supply appears to be enjoying great success as of late. Will its upward trajectory continue?

Fashion rental, as a retail business, has had a rocky history. Is there a future for this segment?

A Pennsylvania resident is suing several archery sellers, alleging their use of minimum advertised pricing (MAP) policies constitutes price fixing. Are MAP Policies Bad for Consumers?

Organized cargo theft presents a major loss issue for businesses, including retail. What can be done to address this rising concern?

Bluemercury spends several days training store associates ahead of a new store opening, including conducting skill-based scenario selling. “We will run a scenario, like, ‘Susie is walking in and asks you for this product that is either not available or we don’t sell. How would you handle it?’” Jenna Goldberg, head of stores, omnichannel and…

Toy vendors and their retail partners are playing it safe and keeping inventories lean amid tariff uncertainty, raising the likelihood of toy shortages for the holiday selling season. ”It’s a little bit of a black box, but the back half of the year is going to look like,” said Hasbro’s CEO Chris Cocks last week…

“Just keep it” return policies, or returnless returns, are a controversial retail practice. Do they actually build loyalty?