Visual merchandising is more than just about the eye of the beholder. What are some emerging trends in visual merchandising that retailers could consider adopting to stay competitive and offer a unique shopping experience?
Sustainability is becoming a big business, and retailers are paying attention. Is there an opportunity for sustainability to grow in importance as a “top driver” for purchasing decisions?
With seemingly endless reports coming in about retail shrink each day, it feels like theft is out of control in America. Do you agree with the skepticism regarding retailers attributing their losses solely to shrinkage?
Livestream shopping is being touted by many as the future of digital commerce. Can it overtake standard e-commerce shopping in the U.S.?
A Deloitte study finds grocery executives underestimating the premium consumers are willing to pay for fresh food and the importance they place on fresh food’s nutritional benefits. What insights may the findings indicate about pricing and marketing in the fresh foods category?
France plans to start fining businesses for lighting stores when they’re not open to clamp down on energy usage. Do the benefits of leaving lights on overnight offset the monetary and environmental costs?
Crocs is shaking up the market by releasing its very first Crocs Classic Cowboy Boot model on Oct. 23. Is Crocs’ success another example of an almost-guaranteed recipe for success in retail?
Some experts argue that executive ranks need to get younger to drive innovation and solve problems that require a longer-term perspective. How would you rate the benefits of younger versus older leadership?
U.S. retailers are grappling with dwindling sales, attributed to the sluggish return of international shoppers and the surge in online shopping. What measures do you think retailers can take to entice tourists to spend money while visiting stores in the U.S.?
Instant Brands, which created the beloved Instant Pot, has filed for bankruptcy. What does the company need to do to survive after the fact?
