Nordstrom plans to accelerate store openings at its Rack off-price concept following a strong recovery in sales in the holiday quarter. Does it make sense for Nordstrom to prioritize growth for the Rack chain?
ALDI has set its sights on a significant expansion across the United States, aiming to introduce a whopping 800 new stores by the end of 2028. How might ALDI’s ambitious expansion strategy challenge traditional grocery retailers’ business models?
A new study found that 52% of college graduates end up “underemployed” within a year of graduation. Can retailers capitalize more on the seemingly greater amount of college grads open to retail work?
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate all the women on the BrainTrust and their exciting achievements and career journeys.
AI has become a buzzword in the retail industry, and retailers like Sam’s Club and Home Depot are stepping up their game, particularly in one area of AI: computer vision. How can the retail industry maximize computer vision’s impact to enhance customer experiences in-store and online while addressing privacy concerns?
A recent analysis by StorageCafe identified Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach as the top metro destination for “retail therapy” in the U.S. Which cities would make your list of the top shopping locations across the U.S. as well as internationally?
In the realm of grocery supermarkets, there’s a hot new trending item that is not at all edible: Trader Joe’s mini tote bags. How can retailers make the most of unexpected product trends like Trader Joe’s mini tote bags to boost sales and build brand loyalty, while also managing potential inventory challenges and customer dissatisfaction?
Following the playbook of Amazon and Walmart, Target has launched its first paid membership program. Does Target Circle 360 offer enough appeal to compete against other subscription offerings?
In a nondescript Amazon warehouse near Seattle, employees recently encountered the future of work: a 5-foot-9-inch robot named Digit. As humanoid robots like Digit join warehouse operations, what ethical considerations should leaders prioritize to ensure fair treatment of both human and robotic workers?
A university study concluded that national brands stand to benefit from producing more private labels for grocers, although doing so brings “complex trade-offs” that carry some risks. Is private label development a growth opportunity for national brands or more of a way to preserve market share with grocery partners?
