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Does Amazon Prime Day Actually Have a Growth Ceiling?
Amazon Prime Day has had a controversial start when it comes to sales numbers. Will it prove itself as an e-commerce growth leader again?
In the Race To Digitize Retail, Is the Real Challenge Tech Transformation or People Transformation?
Garima Singh elaborated on the importance of considering the balance between tech incorporation and a people-first approach in retail. Where is resistance to digitization most obvious?
Should Retailers Reveal Algorithmic Pricing Schemes?
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…
When Does Price Pack Architecture Become Shrinkflation?
CPG companies are introducing an array of smaller package sizes. When does this play become an example of shrinkflation?
Should Live Shopping Play a Bigger Role in US Retail Strategy?
Live shopping has been off to a slow start in the U.S. retail market. Is it a viable growth channel moving forward?
What Can Retail Learn From the Creator Economy? Insights from ‘The Diary of a CEO’
Retailers are increasingly leveraging the creator economy. What lessons can brand director Grace Andrews offer on this subject?
Is Early Summer Becoming a Bigger Retail Sales Opportunity?
The early summer sales season is becoming its own retail holiday of sorts. Why are brands buying in?
Can Staples Regain a Retail Foothold Beyond its Core Service Offerings?
Staples is making a play for a greater share of the tech market. Will it be able to make inroads?
Can City-Run Grocers Work For New York City?
Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wants to open a circuit of city-run grocery stores in NYC. Does the plan have merit?
Should Trader Joe’s Open Stores Next To Each Other?
Trader Joe’s has opened a store in close proximity to an existing location. Does this strategy ever make sense in grocery?
How Can Retailers Best Attract a Growing Cohort of Value-Seeking Consumers, Beyond Price?
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?
Will Costco’s New Hours for Executive Members Drive Growth or Create Headaches?
Costco is enacting new hours exclusively for executive members. Will this strategy increase sales and drive profit through increased executive memberships?
Do ALDI’s Private Labels Cross the Copycat Line?
Mondelēz filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against ALDI, alleging the packaging for ALDI’s store-brand cookies and crackers “blatantly copies” Mondelēz snack products. When does similar packaging become unfair competition?
Will Claire’s Find an Interested Buyer Despite Tariffs and Competitors?
Claire’s is allegedly considering a sale of its assets and brand. Will it find an interested buyer?
Can Hybrid Environments Work Better Than In-Office?
While the debate over return-to-office (RTO) mandates rages, hybrid work environments are still seen as a potential solution. What are the obvious and less obvious shortcomings of hybrid work environments?
Is Brand Loyalty Becoming a Thing of the Past in Grocery?
A new study suggests that brand loyalty in grocery could be fading. What can national brands do to retain market share?
Can In-Store Returns Get Less Clunky?
A new survey finds retailers still struggling with the extra costs and new workloads created by processing in-store returns while barely benefiting from returnees making an add-on purchase. What do…
Will Target’s Planned Factory-Direct Shipping Model Improve Sales?
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…
Why Is Amazon Expediting Delivery to Rural Markets?
Amazon plans to expand its same-day and next-day Prime delivery service to over 4,000 smaller cities and rural regions in the U.S. by the end of 2025. How should Walmart…
Will 2025 Back-to-School Shopping Spend Actually Top Last Year’s Results?
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?
Why Is Amazon’s CEO Warning of AI-Driven Job Losses?
Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, last week joined a number of other high-profile U.S. CEOs cautioning that AI would lead to job cuts. Is it the right approach?
