India Is the New American Retail Frontier
Are American companies ready for retail in India? Should every business aim to take root in India as soon as possible to thrive and prosper beyond the ceiling of their current environment?
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Are Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Talbots Better Together?
Sycamore Partners has formed KnitWell Group, which combines Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Talbots. What are the benefits and drawbacks of retail conglomerates to individual banners?
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Will Best Buy See a Holiday Recovery?
Best Buy’s second quarter marked its seventh straight period of negative same-store sales. Do you see a potential sales recovery for the consumer electronics category by the fourth quarter?
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Where Should JCPenney Invest $1 Billion?
JCPenney announced plans to invest $1 billion to further improve the customer experience and operating efficiencies after making “significant progress” in turnaround efforts in 2022. How confident are you that JCPenney’s repositioning efforts are on the right path?
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The Power of Post-Purchase in Building Customer Loyalty
The post-purchase experience is crucial for building loyalty and customer lifetime value. What can retailers do to engage with customers post-purchase to drive loyalty over the long term?
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Will Amazon’s October Event Boost Sales or Dilute the Brand?
Amazon will host a shopping holiday in October for the second year in a row in a bid to capture additional pre-holiday sales. Will this move dilute the power of Prime Day?
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Mexico Overtakes China To Become the No. 1 US Trade Partner
Prepare to see a lot more labels that say, “Made in Mexico.” What do you think about the U.S. importing from Mexico, Canada, and China?
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Kroger Sushi Is America’s No. 1 Importer of This Japanese Food Genre
Kroger sushi is blurring the lines between groceries and restaurants. With Kroger nearly dominating the market of this food genre, how do you think grocers and restaurants will evolve?
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Will New Homeowners Benefit From Home Depot’s Virtual Workshops?
Home Depot launched an online portal “Designed with Millennials in Mind” to help first-time homeowners fix or reimagine their homes. How much appeal will Home Depot’s live online workshops and DIY guides likely offer to new homeowners?
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Why Has the Pumpkin Spice Trend Endured?
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is celebrating its 20th anniversary. What marketing lessons can be gleaned from the PSL trend’s launch and continued momentum?
