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As Walmart Opens New Stores, Can it Quiet Remaining Public Displeasure?
Walmart is planning an expansionary phase, opening new locations where it hadn’t previously. Can it successfully reduce public displeasure as it does so?
Is The Post-Purchase Experience Still An Afterthought?
Retailers may have work to do to satisfy post-purchase expectations, a study suggests. What can be done to improve this process?
What Can C-Stores Do To Address a General Sales Decline?
A new report signals trouble for c-stores across a variety of product categories. Is this a cause for serious concern?
Is ‘Newness’ Enough To Reignite Lululemon’s Growth?
Lululemon is working to navigate a crowded market and waning consumer interest. Will its “newness” push succeed?
Should Amazon Be Cracking Down on Free-Shipping Sharing?
Amazon is phasing out Prime Invitee to incite more membership purchases. Is this the right move?
Do Sweeping Retail Job Cuts Signal a Challenging Seasonal Jobs Market for 2025’s Holiday Season?
A recent report signals significantly increasing retail job losses. Will hiring slow this holiday season?
Can Walmart Compete Against Whatnot and TikTok Shop as the Live Shopping Segment Grows?
Walmart is expanding its live shopping footprint. But, can it compete against TikTok Shop and Whatnot?
What Does Value Look Like in Beauty?
The beauty category is struggling to remain fixed on value. What does the future look like for this segment?
Will Gap’s Move Into Beauty and Personal Care Be Successful?
Gap is entering the beauty and personal care business. Will this expansion be successful?
Should Brands Go Negative on Rivals in Advertising?
Brands are increasingly attacking competitors via advertising. Is this a good idea in today’s environment?
Why Are Gen Xers the Most Susceptible to Impulse Buying, and What Does the Future Hold for Impulse Shopping?
A new study suggests Gen Xers may be the most susceptible to impulse buying. Is this data accurate, and if so, why is this the case?
Does The NFL Have a Bigger Fashion Opportunity?
The NFL has seen significant growth in fashion partnerships in recent years. Can it capitalize further?
Will Private Label Lead a Kohl’s Turnaround?
Kohl’s is leaning harder on its private label offerings. Will this be effective in a turnaround effort?
Is the Kraft Heinz Breakup Good or Bad News For the Companies?
Kraft Heinz is breaking up into two different companies. Is this good or bad news for the brands?
Is the ‘Made-In-USA’ Mantra Losing or Gaining Appeal?
Made in America may be attractive to some buyers, but can the trend sustain itself?
How Much Will the Toy Retail Segment Rely on ‘Kidult’ Consumers in the Future?
Kidults appear to be bolstering the toy retail market. Will brands increase their focus on this age demographic?
Are More Equitable Retail Return Policies Possible, Without Causing Consumer (or Retailer) Angst?
Higher-income U.S. households are returning retail purchases at higher rates than lower-income equivalents. Is there a feasible way to foster a more equitable return policy paradigm?
Are Off-Price Concepts Proven Winners for High-End Retailers?
A new study suggests that while off-price outlets cut into full-line store sales, online sales are bolstered. Is this trade-off worth it?
Will Canada Goose Go Private, and What Would That Look Like?
Canada Goose appears to be poised to go private after Bain exits its position. What would a private Canada Goose look like?
Can Kroger Avoid Negative PR Fallout From Store Closings?
Kroger is set to engage in a slew of store closings. Can it avoid the negative PR fallout?
Should Chewy Buy Petco?
Forbes contributor Richard Kestenbaum made the case for Chewy buying Petco. Would this hypothetical merger make sense?
