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The End of De Minimis: What Do New Tariff Rules Mean for Temu, SHEIN, and Other Chinese E-Tailers?
With Chinese e-tailers facing not only the imposition of the tariffs themselves but also the closing of the de minimis exemption, how might Temu, SHEIN, and others in the space…
Are Expectations for E-Commerce Performance Rising?
Customer satisfaction with online retailers has dipped slightly. What are the obvious and less obvious pain points still around the online shopping experience?
Pepsi Pivots to Healthier Snacks as North American Sales Slow: Will It Work?
PepsiCo has suffered a sales slump in North America. Can a pivot to healthier products pay off?
Does Instacart Need a Super Bowl Ad?
Joining DoorDash and Uber Eats, Instacart is rolling out its first Super Bowl commercial with the goal of turning the delivery platform into more of a household name. Does Instacart…
Lululemon Plans To Hit $12.5 Billion in Revenue by 2026: Is It Possible?
Lululemon has enjoyed great success as of late. Will its upward growth continue or slow?
What Can Bring Walgreens Back to Health?
Walgreens Boots Alliance announced it’s suspending its practice of paying dividends to stockholders for the first time in 92 years amid financial struggles. Are many of Walgreens’ struggles self-inflected or…
Chili’s Turnaround Called Best of ‘All Time’ by Analysts After 31% Increase in Sales
Chili’s has enjoyed runaway success during its turnaround. Will it be able to continue its upward trajectory?
Will Amazon Miss Full Access to UPS Delivery?
UPS announced plans to reduce the volume it moves for Amazon by more than 50%. Will UPS eventually regret the move, or does it make sense for the carrier?
Valentine’s Day Spending Projected To Hit Record $27.5 Billion in 2025
U.S. consumers are expected to set a record spend this Valentine’s Day. Who will be the biggest winners and losers?
What’s the Key to a Smooth Retail CEO Transition?
Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods, recently discussed how important it was for him to address employees’ concerns as he underwent a transition period to replace legendary co-founder John Mackey…
Starbucks Faces Declining Traffic, Flat Revenue: Will Its Turnaround Plan Succeed?
Starbucks recently released a mixed earnings report. How will the company fare in 2025?
Should Grocers Be Pricing Eggs at a Loss?
Grocers often use eggs, along with other essentials such as milk and bread, as loss leaders. What advice would you have around the pricing of eggs amid ongoing shortages?
NRF Big Show 2025 in Review: AI Dominates, But Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is Evolving
The 2025 NRF Big Show was dominated by talk of AI. What other concepts were discussed?
Do Retail’s Regional Managers Deserve a Raise?
Walmart is hiking pay for regional store managers to more than $600,000 while cutting some perks for office managers. Has the regional store manager role become more important for retailers?
Private Label Sales Projected To Grow 6% Annually Through 2030, Reaching $462 Billion
Private label product sales grew substantially last year. Will more retailers and grocers hop aboard the trend?
Has OREO Raised the Foodie Bar With Post Malone Collaboration?
Mondelēz International has released an OREO collaboration with Post Malone. What’s driving the overall appeal of celebrity collaborations tied to food?
Skechers Sees Success as Nike Struggles: What’s the Secret?
Skechers has carved out a sizable portion of the footwear market. What is the secret behind its success?
Are More Store Closings Than Openings in Retail’s Future?
Coresight Research predicts a spike in store closings in the U.S. this year. Will store closings outpace openings in the years ahead?
Should Brands Jump on Viral Trends?
Consumers are relatively split on whether it’s cool or embarrassing for brands to participate in viral trends. Where do you see the biggest risks in participating?
Macy’s Says Its ‘Bold New Chapter’ Plans Are Working, Expanding ‘First 50’ Blueprint to 125 Stores in 2025
Macy’s executives formed a panel discussion at NRF this year. What topics were of most interest?
What Lessons Can Be Learned From Barnes & Noble as It Competes Against Amazon and Other Booksellers?
Barnes & Noble has reversed its previously dire fortunes under CEO James Daunt. What lessons can be learned?
