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Can Walmart Compete with eBay in Collectibles?
Walmart is making a further play into the collectibles market. Will it present a challenge to eBay?
What Repercussions Will Result From Amazon’s Automation Push?
The NYT claims knowledge of internal documents showing Amazon is soon to engage in a massive automation push. What will the fallout look like?
Should Holiday Messages Focus More on Self-Gifting?
Self-gifting appears to be gaining relevance as a driver of significant holiday spend. Should advertisers and brands pay more attention?
Is There Anything Truly Surprising About Gen Z’s Shopping Habits?
A recent report on Gen Z shopping habits made a few interesting claims. Are the results surprising?
How Stressful Is the Retail Manager Role?
Retail managers are stressed, according to data. What’s the root cause?
Does Frozen Food Still Have an Image Problem?
Frozen foods are enjoying strong sales as economic pressures face grocery shoppers. However, does this category still face a lingering image problem?
Will OpenAI Reinvent Walmart’s Online Shopping Experience?
OpenAI and Walmart are set to embark on a partnership which could change ecommerce forever. Will this prove as fruitful as promised?
Are Consumers Actually Warming Up to Sponsored Ads?
New data suggests sponsored ads are becoming more tolerated by consumers. Is this accurate to say?
Has Pre-Loved Gifting Become Totally Acceptable?
Secondhand gifting appears to be gaining traction. Do you believe the data?
Could Lidl Eventually Be Squeezed Out of the US Grocery Market?
Lidl is embarking on a modest growth plan stateside. But, facing massive competition on all fronts, could it possibly end up being squeezed out?
What Should Kroger Be Looking for in a New CEO?
Kroger is on the hunt for its next CEO. Who’s in the running, and what capabilities are most important?
Retail Returns Are Down, But Will Consumers Abide Stricter Return Policies?
While returns are down, opposing expectations of what the process looks like are emerging between consumer and retailers. Is there a path forward?
Will Ulta Beauty’s Online Marketplace Entice Beauty Enthusiasts?
Ulta Beauty’s UB Marketplace is breaking ground in the beauty retail space. Will it be a success?
Will Walmart’s Massive IoT Push Change the Retail Inventory Accuracy Standard?
In its latest bit of headline-grabbing news, Walmart made waves by signaling the introduction of a large-scale inventory operation, one involving the deployment of a massive number of internet of…
Will Sam’s Club Benefit From Expanded Sunday Hours?
Sam’s Club is introducing a new schedule for opening and closing hours. Will it pay off?
As New Car Prices Top $50,000, and a ‘K-Shaped’ US Economy Forms, How Will Consumers Respond?
The average new car price topped $50,000 in the U.S. for the first time ever. Alongside a growing K-shaped economy, how will consumers react?
Will Targeting Micro-Influencers Maximize Reach for Gap Inc.?
Gap is launching a new creator affiliate and advocacy platform, leaning on smaller influencers. Will this gamble pay off?
Is Mobile Underrated or Overrated as a Holiday Shopping Driver?
Mobile continues to increase its share of holiday spend versus other methods. Is it overhyped, reaching maturation, or still undervalued?
How Seriously Are Department Stores Struggling With Gen Z?
A recent CNBC article described boomers are sticking to department stores while Gen Zers felt no such loyalty. Is this trend irreversible?
Will Wendy’s ‘Project Fresh’ Turnaround Plan Work?
Wendy’s is kicking off its “Project Fresh” turnaround plan. Will it work to alleviate flagging sales?
Should Walmart be Investing in Shopping Centers?
Walmart acquired two Pennsylvania shopping centers — Monroeville Mall and Bethel Park Shopping Center — earlier this year and just revealed plans to turn the Monroeville location into a mixed-use…
