Amazon has launched a new subscription-based grocery delivery service aimed at streamlining the shopping experience for its Prime members. How will this service impact the traditional grocery retail model, especially in terms of customer loyalty and market share?
JLL Retail Property Management recently became the first shopping center owner to introduce a virtual influencer. How would you assess the pros and cons of using virtual influencers?
Express has filed for bankruptcy, leading to the closure of around 100 stores nationwide. How can Express strategically leverage its remaining assets to navigate its current financial crisis?
Target has become the latest retailer to land in court over allegedly collecting and storing biometric data without consumer consent. Do you suspect the use of biometric authentication will be more trouble for retailers than the technology’s worth?
JD.com recently showcased a virtual avatar of its founder, Richard Liu, during a livestream event. Is the use of virtual avatars a transformative strategy for the future of e-commerce, or merely a temporary gimmick?
Expanding the reach of Amazon Live, Amazon has launched an interactive, shoppable, and free ad-supported (FAST) channel on its Prime Video and Freevee streaming services. Is this a potential game changer for livestreaming’s growth in the U.S.?
Several restaurants in Las Vegas have found themselves victims of identity theft on a popular food delivery app. Owners discovered their establishments listed on Uber Eats, a service they don’t use, with someone else fulfilling orders under their names. How can the food industry ensure ethical practices in digital representations of restaurants amidst the rise of ghost kitchens?
In a shock to Wall Street, Netflix plans to stop reporting quarterly subscriber numbers starting in 2025, believing the metric has lost its relevance in judging the health of a platform. Do you agree that Netflix’s business model has become less reliant on subscriber growth?
According to its CEO, Sephora’s broad-based growth is a testament to its global success. How can Sephora balance localized strategies with its global brand identity for sustained growth?
Food halls are seen as the successor of food courts, but some wonder if the concept may need to be tweaked for long-term viability. What shortcomings or pain points in the current food hall model may have to be addressed?
