TJX Companies has reported a very profitable Q2 2024 thanks to an inflation-friendly business model and the opportunities created by the shutdown of Bed Bath & Beyond’s physical footprint. How well will TJX Companies be able to fill the gap left bey Bed Bath & Beyond?
Starbucks continues to make progress with its reusable cup tests, including letting customers bring in their own cups for a discount, borrow cups in a variety of ways, and even wash their cups inside shops. What incentives, convenience benefits, or messaging will America’s coffee drinkers require to shift to reusable over single-use cups?
Kroger is expanding the availability of vertically farmed produce across the Midwest and Southeast by extending its partnership with supplier 80 Acres Farms to about 1,000 stores. Will this expanded relationship give Kroger an advantage on the sustainability front?
Same-store sales at Walmart’s U.S. stores climbed 6.4% in the second quarter while rival Target’s declined 5.4%. What do you think was behind Walmart’s outperformance and Target’s underperformance?
Amazon is deepening its commitment to healthcare with the introduction of automatic coupons for more than 15 insulin and diabetes care brands through Amazon Pharmacy. Will this make Amazon Pharmacy more attractive to potential customers?
Retailers have been making good on their pledges to support Black-owned businesses, resulting in $14 billion in revenue driven to these companies since May 2020. Do you expect more major retailers to continue joining the Fifteen Percent Pledge or similar programs?
Lead is an extremely toxic substance that should never be exposed to children, yet lead toys and products still run rampant in today’s marketplace. Should Amazon begin testing products for lead on a daily basis, especially any that reach a certain sales volume threshold?
Celebrity endorsements are popular, but they can backfire. What are the obvious and less obvious reasons celebrity-backed campaigns often work in raising brand awareness and driving purchase consideration?
Humans and AI face off again, this time with brand slogans. Do you think all companies and brands should be utilizing AI to some degree, especially with marketing?
Although many retailers offer senior discounts, most of the major chains don’t, and some larger chains have discontinued their programs in recent years. Is offering a special discount to certain age groups becoming antiquated?
