Are Retail Pharmacies and Pharmacists Becoming Endangered?
Local retail brand drugstores are closing up shop and pharmacist hours are also being cut. Are there other ways for these drugstore brands to increase sales and profits?
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When Are Outsider CEOs Good Choices To Run Retailers?
A recent report from Citi Research explored the hiring of retail CEOs with no retail experience and concluded that such hirings in recent years have shown a mixed performance. When do such outside hires make sense?
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Will $100 Be the Sweet Spot for Free Amazon Fresh Deliveries?
Amazon has lowered the minimum purchase Amazon Prime members have to pay for free grocery delivers from $150 to $100. Will reducing this threshold make Amazon Fresh more competitive around grocery delivery?
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Will Wolverine Worldwide Do Better After Selling Hush Puppies?
Wolverine Worldwide is transforming its brand portfolio with two additional divestitures. What impact do you anticipate these divestitures will have on the company’s market share and competitive positioning?
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Is Career Development Underdeveloped in Retail?
Whole Foods’ CEO Jason Buechel said a primary employee retention tool for the organic grocer is creating opportunities for advancement. How would you rate how the retail industry supports career development opportunities for store associates?
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Can Sotheby’s and Bucherer Start a Luxury Retail Destination Revolution?
Two of Europe’s premiere luxury retailers are poised to start a revolution. Do you think this new collaboration will eventually make waves in North America?
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Ryan Cohen Takes CEO Role at GameStop With No Salary
GameStop has named activist investor and Chewy co-founder Ryan Cohen to the role of president and CEO, and he is forgoing a salary. Why do you think he is taking on the CEO role without pay?
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Will Grocery Outlet Find Room for 4,000 Stores?
Grocery Outlet recently opened its 450th store while reaffirming its belief that as many as 4,000 can open in the U.S. What threats may Grocery Outlet face in reaching its expansion vision?
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Do Online Shoppers Want To Haggle?
Nibble, a chatbot that allows consumers to negotiate lower prices online, promises to significantly improve conversion rates and average order value for sellers. Do you see enough appeal for consumers?
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Can Walmart Dominate the Veterinary Industry?
On Sept. 20, Walmart opened its first-ever Pet Services center in Dallas, Georgia, in a pre-existing Walmart store. Does Walmart have the right pieces in place to take on the competition in the pet industry?
