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Should Bed Bath & Beyond’s Chairman Be Badmouthing California?
Bed Bath & Beyond executive chairman Marcus Lemonis has made several controversial comments about doing business in California. Should he continue to speak out?
Will Renewed Retail Interest in Mobile POS Actually Stick Around This Time?
Mobile POS solutions are again top-of-mind in retail. Will they actually gain a serious foothold this time around?
Does Abercrombie Kids Have a Big Wholesale Opportunity?
Abercrombie Kids will be sold through third-party retailers shortly. Will this move prove successful?
Does a Disrupted Retail Sector Require New ‘Consumer Visionary’ Leadership in Merchandising?
The retail sector is experience an unprecedented period of change and disruption. Is a new approach to merchandise strategy necessary?
Should Cracker Barrel Be Messing With its Logo?
Cracker Barrel’s logo redesign has created a social media storm. Was it a wise move?
Can Aldi and Lidl Ride Trader Joe’s Coattails in Manhattan?
Aldi and Lidl are both expanding further into Manhattan. Will these efforts pay off?
As Canada Signals Drop of Retaliatory Tariffs on USMCA-Compliant Goods, How Will US Retailers, Consumers, and Leadership Respond?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced an imminent drop of retaliatory tariffs on USMCA-compliant goods. How will US retailers, consumers, and leadership respond?
Will Halloween Spending Rebound in 2025, Despite Tariffs and Other Macro Concerns?
Halloween spending dipped in 2024 versus an all-time high in 2023. Can 2025 exhibit a sales rebound?
Are Incoming Target CEO’s Three ‘Priorities’ a Good Start?
Incoming Target CEO Michael Fiddelke highlighted three priorities for the company in a recent analyst call. Are these the right areas of focus?
What Could a Private Equity Buyout Mean for Claire’s?
Claire’s has announced a sale of most of its North American stores, and all of its IP, to PE firm Ames Watson. If the deal closes, will Claire’s be able…
Is ‘Treat Culture’ a Healthy Retail Opportunity?
Treat culture is gaining strength in turbulent economic times. Is it a healthy retail opportunity?
Can New Brands and Pre-Tariff Pricing Help JCPenney Leverage BTS Season Into a Turnaround Hinge Point?
JCPenney is looking for a big BTS season to reinvigorate sales. Will its style-focused marketing effort work?
What If Dynamic Pricing Was Solely Used To Reduce Prices?
Dynamic pricing remains a hotly contested concept in retail, particularly grocery. What if the pricing model was deployed solely to the benefit of consumers?
Will Pawn Shops Persist as a Back-to-School Shopping Destination?
Pawn shops are seeing increased back-to-school spending from American consumers. Will this trend continue?
Should The Container Store Be Playing Hardball With Vendors?
The Container Store is demanding price cuts from vendors. Is it being too forward?
Should Target’s Next CEO Be an Internal or External Hire?
Target will soon need a new CEO. Should that executive position be filled externally or internally?
Is Kodak’s Demise on the Horizon?
Kodak has recently made headlines for statements made regarding its ability to continue. Though rebutting this statement as a technicality, can Kodak avoid an eventual market exit?
Will High Beef Prices Spoil Grocers’ Meat Opportunity?
The price of beef continues to rise. Will the meat price itself out of reach, hurting grocers’ bottom lines?
Will Walmart’s Employee Discount Expansion Spur Competitors To Follow Suit?
Walmart is expanding its employee discount to include all grocery categories on a year-round basis. Will this put pressure on competitors to follow suit?
Should the Dick’s Sporting Goods-Foot Locker Deal Face High Antitrust Concerns?
The Dick’s-Foot Locker acquisition is raising antitrust concerns. Are they warranted?
How Much Should Instacart and Walmart Worry About Amazon’s New Same-Day Grocery Delivery?
Amazon announced a same-day grocery delivery service for 1,000 cities and towns. How worried should Walmart, Instacart, and other competitors be?
