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Are Online Customer Reviews Amazon’s Secret Sauce?
A new holiday ad campaign starring actor Adam Driver highlights the benefits Amazon’s five-star customer reviews add to the shopping experience. Why is Amazon highlighting reviews rather than deals, fast…
Small Businesses Are Struggling To Stay Open: What Can Be Done To Save Them?
Small businesses in America are facing several significant struggles. What can be done to save them?
What’s Driving Holiday Gifting Around Experiences?
Fewer pandemic-related restrictions drove a strong recovery in gifting around experiences in 2022, and new surveys show the experiential interest continuing to build two years later. Is this trend more…
Will Jaguar’s Controversial Rebrand Drive Interest From a New Audience, or Is it a Misstep?
Jaguar’s most recent ad has created a great deal of controversy. Will the ad, and larger rebranding, actually work?
Will Smart Shopping Carts Improve the Wegmans Shopping Experience?
Wegmans is testing smart shopping carts at three stores in upstate New York. Are American consumers ready to use smart carts to do their grocery shopping in big numbers?
Can Target Turn Fortunes Around for the Holidays After ‘Biggest Earnings Miss’ in Years?
Target’s latest earnings report showed flagging sales. Can the company turn fortunes around this holiday season?
Is Oprah Right About the Appeal of Meta’s Smart Glasses?
Following Google Glass’ widely covered failure, Meta has a hit with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Do you see an uproar still developing over related privacy concerns?
Walmart’s Business Is Booming, So Why Are Other Discount Retailers Struggling?
Walmart is seeing a surge in business. Why are other discount retailers struggling to compete?
How Will the Shorter Season Disrupt Holiday Selling?
This year, a late Thanksgiving leaves only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, five fewer shopping days compared to last year. What are the biggest challenges retailers may face?
How Might Real-Time Stock Visibility Impact Retailers’ In-Store Traffic?
Costco is testing a “search warehouse inventory” function on its mobile app that lets customers check local on-hand inventory, according to FOX Business. Reportedly, the tool is being beta-tested with…
ChatGPT Predicts Shopify Stock Price: Will AI’s Guess Be Accurate for Year-End 2024?
Shopify stock has been on a remarkable rally this year, rocketing upward by nearly 47% year-to-date. ChatGPT predicts more growth for the stock, but is that likely?
How Will Grubhub Elevate Wonder’s Platform?
Wonder Group, the ghost kitchen food hall founded by Jet.com founder Marc Lore, has acquired the on-demand delivery platform Grubhub. How does Grubhub flesh out Marc Lore’s vision around Wonder?
Americans Are ‘Doom Spending’ Due to Stress: How Can It Be Avoided?
Americans are doom spending in response to stress, especially younger generations. Can doom spending be avoided?
Are Incentives Beneficial in Driving Corporate Wellness Programs?
A recent survey found that rewards and incentives are top motivators to engage individuals in employer-sponsored health and wellness programs. Why has the arrival of workplace wellness programs appeared to…
Will Trump Try To Stop the US TikTok Ban?
Trump faces the prospect of a TikTok ban being enacted soon. But will he actually try to halt it?
The Hassle of Locked-Up Merchandise
A recent survey from Numerator found that 27% of shoppers will switch retailers or abandon the purchase when they see products under lock and key. What solutions do you see…
Will Amazon Haul Steal Market Share From TikTok Shop, SHEIN, and Other Chinese Retailers?
Amazon is making headlines across the globe today with the announcement of Amazon Haul, a new shopping service. Will it be able to compete with Temu, SHEIN, and TikTok Shop?
Are Toys on the Path to a Sales Recovery?
Mattel and Hasbro recently lowered their 2024 year-end sales forecasts, but both are hopeful for a continued stabilization of the toy industry over the key holiday quarter. Do you suspect…
Will Record-High Credit Card Debt Stifle Holiday Spending Habits in 2024?
With mere weeks to go until the holiday season formally arrives, consumers are already well ahead of the game in terms of gathering up gifts for everyone on their list…
Should REI Be Banning Serial Returners?
REI recently confirmed that it was banning a small fraction of frequent returners from making any more exchanges or returns. The outdoor retailer is known for its customer-friendly return policies,…
Does Influencer Marketing Actually Work for Retail Brands?
There’s little doubt that influencer marketing has left an indelible mark in the business world. Do you believe it has room to grow in terms of its appeal to retail…
