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Is Lululemon’s US Business Facing a Rocky Road Ahead?
Lululemon is showing signs of faltering traffic and flat sales. Can its new product lineup reinvigorate consumer interest?
Has Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Figured Out Closeouts?
The bankruptcy of Big Lots and recent liquidations of Bargain Hunt and 99 Cents Only show closeout retailing isn’t a cake walk, but Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, by all accounts, continues…
Would a Retailer by any Other Name Smell as Sweet? Kirkland’s Home Rebrand Set To Kick Off
Kirkland’s new identity and reshuffled board signal much ado about branding. Will it succeed?
How Is the WNBA Reimagining the Sports Marketing Game?
The WNBA has picked up a great deal of attention in recent years. How might it reshape the relationship between sports and retail?
Are Costco’s Lululemon Dupes Counterfeit?
Lululemon is suing Costco over allegedy counterfeit products. Will that suit succeed?
Does Amazon Prime Day Actually Have a Growth Ceiling?
Amazon Prime Day has had a controversial start when it comes to sales numbers. Will it prove itself as an e-commerce growth leader again?
In the Race To Digitize Retail, Is the Real Challenge Tech Transformation or People Transformation?
Garima Singh elaborated on the importance of considering the balance between tech incorporation and a people-first approach in retail. Where is resistance to digitization most obvious?
Should Retailers Reveal Algorithmic Pricing Schemes?
The NRF has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block a New York state law requiring retailers to disclose algorithmic pricing. Should retailers be forced to disclose that information…
When Does Price Pack Architecture Become Shrinkflation?
CPG companies are introducing an array of smaller package sizes. When does this play become an example of shrinkflation?
Should Live Shopping Play a Bigger Role in US Retail Strategy?
Live shopping has been off to a slow start in the U.S. retail market. Is it a viable growth channel moving forward?
What Can Retail Learn From the Creator Economy? Insights from ‘The Diary of a CEO’
Retailers are increasingly leveraging the creator economy. What lessons can brand director Grace Andrews offer on this subject?
Is Early Summer Becoming a Bigger Retail Sales Opportunity?
The early summer sales season is becoming its own retail holiday of sorts. Why are brands buying in?
Can Staples Regain a Retail Foothold Beyond its Core Service Offerings?
Staples is making a play for a greater share of the tech market. Will it be able to make inroads?
Can City-Run Grocers Work For New York City?
Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wants to open a circuit of city-run grocery stores in NYC. Does the plan have merit?
Should Trader Joe’s Open Stores Next To Each Other?
Trader Joe’s has opened a store in close proximity to an existing location. Does this strategy ever make sense in grocery?
How Can Retailers Best Attract a Growing Cohort of Value-Seeking Consumers, Beyond Price?
The percentage of U.S. consumers identified as value-seekers has been increasing as of late. What can retailers do, beyond providing enticing pricing, to attract these shoppers?
Will Costco’s New Hours for Executive Members Drive Growth or Create Headaches?
Costco is enacting new hours exclusively for executive members. Will this strategy increase sales and drive profit through increased executive memberships?
Do ALDI’s Private Labels Cross the Copycat Line?
Mondelēz filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against ALDI, alleging the packaging for ALDI’s store-brand cookies and crackers “blatantly copies” Mondelēz snack products. When does similar packaging become unfair competition?
Will Claire’s Find an Interested Buyer Despite Tariffs and Competitors?
Claire’s is allegedly considering a sale of its assets and brand. Will it find an interested buyer?
Can Hybrid Environments Work Better Than In-Office?
While the debate over return-to-office (RTO) mandates rages, hybrid work environments are still seen as a potential solution. What are the obvious and less obvious shortcomings of hybrid work environments?
Is Brand Loyalty Becoming a Thing of the Past in Grocery?
A new study suggests that brand loyalty in grocery could be fading. What can national brands do to retain market share?
