The National Restaurant Association’s Technology Landscape report found that technology is increasingly being desired as part of the full-service dining experience, although boomers aren’t happy about it. Where do you see such technology adding the most benefit to diners?
After an eight-year hiatus, JCPenney is making a bold return with the grand opening of its newest store in Wayne, New Jersey. As JCPenney invests in advanced technologies and enhancements, how can it ensure a balance between efficiency and emotional resonance in the shopping experience?
Dove has become the first beauty brand to commit to never using AI-generated imagery to represent “real people” in its advertising. Do you see a strong consumer backlash developing over the use of AI-generated fashion models for online imagery and in advertising campaigns?
In a recent interview on NPR’s Here & Now Anytime podcast, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks delved into several key topics, shedding light on the company’s recent layoffs, the shift towards games over toys, the fallout from leaked D&D changes, and the issue of overproduction in Magic: The Gathering. How can retailers adapt to changing consumer trends while maintaining profitability and customer loyalty in industries like Hasbro’s?
Open-air centers have seen the biggest rebound in foot traffic among retail channels since the pandemic hit four years ago. Do you see multiple tailwinds supporting the continued outperformance of open-air centers well into the future?
Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem Brands have announced their intention to merge. How will this merger reshape franchising, personalized wellness solutions, and global market penetration in the fitness industry?
Multiple brands have charged Trader Joe’s with copying their recipes and package designs when developing its private label offerings. Are Trader Joe’s alleged tactics in engaging with smaller brands to explore private label development fairly common or an “outlier” approach for grocers?
The discount retail chain 99 Cents Only Stores has announced its intention to gradually cease its operations. What broader implications does the bankruptcy and liquidation of 99 Cents Only Stores hold for the discount retail sector?
The fascination over Iowa’s star guard Caitlin Clark has many observers wondering if the presumptive No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft will not only transform women’s basketball in the years ahead but women’s sports overall. Will the payback from women’s sports sponsorships and marketing soon be on par with men’s sports?
In the United States, the push for paid leave policies is gaining traction. How should the U.S. address the disparity in access to paid leave across states, particularly for marginalized communities, and what role should federal legislation play?
