Despite plant-based meat-substitute food products becoming more commonplace, only 4% of Americans claim to be vegetarian and 1% vegan. Do you think that America’s diet will increasingly shift toward plant-based foods?
eBay is launching a consignment service that provides customers with direct access to expert sellers who can list items on their behalf. Will this service meaningfully help a broader audience sell their luxury items on eBay?
Retail holidays might be on the verge of becoming mainstream. Should all big-name brands establish their own yearly holiday that offers sales, exclusive products, restocks, entertainment, and more?
Pickleball is becoming America’s hottest and fastest-growing sport, and it’s creating a major shift for retail. In what other ways can sports and retail continue converging for consumers?
Department stores have been losing market share for years, while TJX has grown and thrived. What actions do department stores have to take to stop the market share drift to off-pricers?
The Justice Department’s landmark antitrust case against Google is being viewed as the first monopoly trial of the modern internet era. What do you suspect will be the outcome?
Chicago’s mayor is conducting a feasibility study to determine whether the city could open a municipally owned grocery store in an underserved neighborhood. Is a city-run grocer a viable solution to counter food deserts?
eTail Boston’s main theme this year revolved around the art of cultivating personalized customer relationships in an omnichannel landscape. How are you creating a harmonious omnichannel experience for your customers?
Walmart is now offering late-night Express Delivery until 10 p.m. for orders placed by 9:30 p.m. Will this offering benefit Walmart enough to offset execution challenges
Howard Schultz, who built Starbucks’ coffee empire, stepped down from the company’s board of directors last week. What do you make of his legacy?
