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Should Burberry Give Up Its Luxury Aspirations?
Some analysts believe that Burberry should abandon its push to move upmarket to join Gucci, Dior, Prada, and other pure luxury brands and instead settle into the aspirational tier of…
What Impact Will Walmart’s ‘Let’s Grow!’ Initiatives Make?
At the Let’s Grow! 2024 Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit this week, Walmart unveiled several major developments. How might these new initiatives influence the evolution of niche markets and specialty retail…
Why Is Social Media Driving Gen Z’s Gift Discovery?
A number of recent surveys confirm that social media has become the go-to place for Gen Zers looking for holiday gifts. Will Gen Zers continue to leverage social media platforms…
What Should Other Retailers Learn From the Walmart+ and Burger King Team-Up?
Walmart+ has launched its first dining perk through a new partnership with Burger King, offering its members significant savings. How might incorporating fast-food perks into a retail membership program like…
Will a Non-Refrigerated Grocer Appeal to Canada’s Bargain Hunters?
Loblaw is piloting a smaller, deep-discount grocery format that excludes refrigerated departments as one step to deliver lower food prices. What will No Name’s success depend on?
Will New Grocery Delivery Subscription Options Help Amazon?
Amazon is enhancing its grocery delivery options with new subscription plans for Prime and Prime Access members. With Amazon’s push into grocery delivery, how can technology and data analytics improve…
When Does Store-Within-a-Store Provide Equal Benefits?
In a column for Toronto’s The Globe and Mail, Joanne McNeish, a marketing professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, said the store-within-a-store concept is a win-win for both partners as long…
Is 7-Eleven’s New Regional App Something Other Retailers Should Try?
7-Eleven Hawaiʻi has launched a new mobile app, though it is currently available only at the 67 stores across O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i, and Hawai’i Island. Should retailers start considering having…
Has Sierra’s Growth Been Good for the Outdoor Space?
Sierra has become the dominant off-price retailer in the outdoor and active space with TJX Cos.’s help, and vendors see more positives than negatives in the rapid growth. Do you…
How Will Mobile Commerce Change Retail?
According to Adobe, mobile shopping is projected to drive 53% of online sales during the upcoming holiday season. Considering the impact of social media and influencers on consumer buying behavior,…
Macy’s Struggles To Deliver Value
Shares of Macy’s Inc. fell about 13% Wednesday after the department store chain scaled back its annual sales guidance as second-quarter sales missed estimates amid a worsening pullback in discretionary…
How Will Real-Time Tracking Affect Retail Delivery?
Best Buy has launched a new live tracking feature for large deliveries like TVs and appliances, using AI to provide real-time updates. In what additional ways can retailers leverage real-time…
Will Highlighting Benefits Help Consumers Embrace Dynamic Pricing?
Dynamic pricing has endured a heap of negative coverage in recent years. Is the backlash to dynamic pricing because consumers don’t fully understand the potential benefits of lower prices?
Should All Brands Offer Personalization Options for Their Products?
M&M’S, and other brands like it, have begun to focus more on personalized and custom products to cater to the growing consumer demand for individuality. What effects will the shift…
Is Sidewalk Robot Delivery Ready To Roll?
Shake Shack has partnered with Uber Eats to introduce sidewalk robot delivery for the first time to customers in Los Angeles.
Can the First-Ever Sports Cards Franchise Succeed?
The U.S.’s first sports card franchise is here, but is it a good move?
Would a Price Gouging Ban Restrain Inflation?
Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposal to ban “price gouging” to combat runaway inflation in recent years is expected to prove popular with voters but sparked criticism from some economists. Would…
Is Mars Set To Take Over the Snack Industry?
Mars has made a big move in the snack industry by acquiring Kellanova for $35.9 billion in a deal that highlights Mars’ ongoing growth strategy. What are the key risks…
Can a Merchant-First CEO Revive Victoria’s Secret Fortunes?
Shares of Victoria’s Secret & Co. surged earlier this week following news of the appointment of Hillary Super as CEO to guide the next stage of the lingerie chain’s turnaround…
Is Party City on the Right Track Post-Bankruptcy?
Party City has been on a tumultuous roller coaster in recent years that led it to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2023. With Barry Litwin’s recent appointment as…
Will 7-Eleven’s Booze on Tap Be a C-Store Game Changer?
-Eleven has secured liquor licenses for almost all of its nearly 60 locations in the province of Ontario to not only sell beer and wine for takeaway but also offer…
