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What Can Retailers Do To Bolster Teen Spend?
Teens are showing signs of slowed spend. What can retailers do to reignite interest in shopping?
Will Patients Want Prescriptions from Amazon Kiosks?
Amazon pharmacy kiosks are rolling out in select markets. Will this method gain traction?
Does Domino’s Need a Deep Brand Refresh?
Domino’s is engaging in a significant brand refresh. Is now the right time?
Should French Retail Be Concerned About Shein’s Store Openings?
Shein is slated to open several stores in France. Are French retailers right to show concern?
Why Are Kwik Trip, Wawa, and Sheetz Leading the C-Store Segment?
Kwik Trip, Wawa, and Sheetz are leading the c-store business. What’s the secret?
Would Target Benefit From an Independent Board Chairman?
Target is facing pressure to prevent its outgoing CEO from retaining board chair status. Would doing so be wise?
Does Amazon’s ‘Add to Delivery’ Button Add Much?
Amazon has introduced a new add to delivery function. Is this a meaningful new function, or is reaction muted?
Is Consumer Loyalty Shifting From Discounts to Belonging?
Loyalty is evolving beyond a simple appeal to discount-motivated shoppers. Are experiences and belonging the new forefront of retail loyalty pitches?
Are Senior Discount Programs Antiquated?
Senior discounts are a mainstay of today’s retail environment. Are they a declining relic, or do they serve a purpose?
Are Incentivized Reviews Here To Stay?
Incentivized reviews appear to be dominating the alternative in many cases. Are these reviews here to stay as part of retail business?
Is There Any Downside to Amazon Grocery?
Amazon Grocery promises to enhance the e-comm giant’s assortment of private label offerings. Is there any potential downside?
How Can Giant Eagle Defend Pittsburgh?
Giant Eagle is facing increased competition from Wegmans and Walmart. How can it best defend its turf?
Can Sprouts Reach 1,400 US Stores While ‘Ignoring’ a Huge Cohort of Grocery Shoppers?
Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair elucidated a goal of 1,400 U.S. stores for the grocer. But, can it get there while focusing on a smaller niche of broader shoppers?
Can JCPenney Win by Emphasizing Accessible Fashion?
JCPenney is pushing new collaborations that are accessible in price. Is this strategy foundational to its brand revitalization?
Is Spirit Christmas’ Growth Plan a Sure Bet?
Spirit Christmas is tripling its store count this season after a successful test run last year. Will this growth plan succeed, despite fierce competition?
Is Retrenchment the Next Wise Step for Starbucks?
Starbucks is initiating a $1 billion restructuring plan, involving layoffs and remodels. Is this plan wise?
Will More ‘Aldi’ Branding Elevate Aldi’s Appeal?
Aldi is simplifying its branding by placing its namesake on many private label products. Will this move prove successful?
How Important Is Accessibility in Retail?
Target is pushing a new accessibility feature in its stores. How important is this aspect to today’s retail environment more broadly?
Will Amazon’s $2.5 Billion FTC Settlement Have a Negative Impact on Prime Subscriptions?
Amazon will pay a $2.5 billion settlement as a result of an FTC case against it, related to Prime subscriptions. Will subscriptions take a hit as a result?
Why did Amazon Close Amazon Fresh in the UK?
Amazon Fresh is shuttering in the U.K. Why did this take place?
How Can Retailers Cushion Inventory Issues in Advance of the Holiday Sales Season?
Retail managers appear simultaneously concerned about inventory availability and staffing levels, yet are bullish on sales prospects for this year’s holiday season.
