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Is Halloween Selling Creeping Too Early?
Halloween sales start earlier and earlier each year. Do you see more benefits than drawbacks in stores stocking select Halloween merchandise well before October?
Golf Theft Brings Retail Theft to the Fore-Front
Golf retail theft is nothing new, but criminals have taken things to a whole new level. What measures should buyers take before purchasing products that have “too-good-to-be-true” prices online?
Are Incentivized Reviews Still Biased Even With Full Disclosure?
The FTC recently implemented guidance that reviewers must fully disclose any incentives they receive in exchange for reviews. Does requiring full disclosure do much to reduce the number of inflated…
Will Tapestry’s Acquisition of Capri Holdings Create a Luxury Juggernaut?
Tapestry has further cemented itself as a luxury powerhouse through the acquisition of Capri Holdings, parent company of Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors. What advantages and/or synergies will the…
Why Is Amazon Slashing Its In-House Brand Portfolio?
Amazon is significantly pruning its wide range of private brands as it battles both bloated overhead costs and antitrust scrutiny. How should Amazon be rethinking its private brand strategy?
Can Drive Up With Starbucks Fuel Growth for Target’s Curbside Program?
Target is expanding its Drive Up with Starbucks program nationwide, with plans to let curbside pickup customers add Starbucks menu items to their orders at the more than 1,700 store…
McDonald’s Launching CosMc’s Spinoff in the New Era of Food Service
Fast-food restaurants are changing the way food is ordered and made with fully automated, nearly humanless setups. Do you think there will be negative repercussions to the economy from factors…
What Does Adidas’ Post-Yeezy Strategy Look Like?
Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden has confirmed that the company has no plans to sell Yeezy products without the Yeezy name as it looks to a post-Kanye West future. Is the…
Are Amazon Fresh’s Revamped Stores the Differentiator CEO Andy Jassy Wants?
Amazon has been working to perfect the brick-and-mortar grocery experience since it acquired Whole Foods Market in 2017 and added its personal touch to food retailing when it launched the…
Are Retailers Still Shortchanging the Post-Purchase Experience?
A whopping 83% of U.K. consumers believe the online post-purchase experience could be significantly improved, but only 18% of U.K.-based retail leaders agree, according to a new study. What annoys…
Should Victoria’s Secret Be Reimagining Its Fashion Show?
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is returning as a “reimagined show” that’s part documentary and part fashion show on Amazon Prime. Will bringing back its annual fashion show likely only…
Can YouTube Shopping Emulate China’s Live Shopping?
YouTube Shopping is preparing to bring live shopping in the U.S. to the levels of China’s success. Will YouTube be able to revolutionize live shopping experiences for users?
Will Chatbots Ever Drive Customer Service Interactions?
Recent surveys have revealed low opinions of customer service chatbots. How much confidence do you have that generative AI will elevate chatbots into retail’s primary customer service tool?
How Recession Resistant Is the Pet Category?
When asked what they would cut first to reduce monthly spending, only 3% of pet supplement shoppers said they would cut pet-related expenses, according to a recent survey. Has the…
Are You Ready To Buy Anything From Amazon Anywhere?
Amazon is making a way to shop anywhere and everywhere, including places impossible to reach in real life. What factors do you think contribute to the success or failure of…
German Grocer Highlights ‘True Cost’ of Food Production
Penny, the German discount grocer, just completed a week-long campaign that temporarily raised the prices of nine products to reflect their costs on the climate and human health. Would a…
What Opportunities Await as Nike Enters the Fitness Studio Space?
Nike will tap into the synergy of its products and gym services with Nike Studios, a boutique fitness concept created in partnership with FitLab that is set to open its…
Does the Metaverse Need a Reality Check?
While many brands are investing in creating immersive, digital-only metaverse experiences, consumers are seeking real-world applicability. Will consumers initially engage with metaverse experiences that tie back to the physical world…
The New Barnes & Noble Is Your Hipster Next Door
Barnes & Noble is making a major change that will affect each of its stores in unique ways. Would the retailer be more successful if they focused on hosting more…
Should L.L.Bean Be Digging Deeper Into Wholesale?
L.L.Bean is adding Dillard’s and Moosejaw to its roster of U.S. wholesale key accounts in addition to 10 independent retailers in the Southeast. Will L.L.Bean see more benefits than drawbacks…
Are Security Concerns Driving Cart Abandonment?
Cart abandonment is one of the top challenges plaguing e-commerce, as executives are well aware. Can any one cause be pinpointed as the primary, or at least the largest, cause…
