Facial recognition technology was recently introduced at four Fairway Market locations and two ShopRite locations as an anti-theft tool. Is the use of facial recognition technology to deter shoplifting becoming more acceptable for shoppers?
Full-time UPS drivers will earn an average of $170,000 in annual pay and benefits at the end of the carrier’s new five-year contract agreement. Do you expect UPS’ new employee contract to lead to a spike or more moderate increase in shipping costs for retailers?
Warby Parker is pushing full steam ahead on store openings, with 13 new locations added in Q2 2023. Why have store openings been particularly successful for Warby Parker compared to some other digitally native brands?
Forrester expects offline sales to hit $4.2 trillion by 2028 and account for 72% of the total retail market. What do you think the biggest contributors to offline retail’s continued growth will be?
Halloween sales start earlier and earlier each year. Do you see more benefits than drawbacks in stores stocking select Halloween merchandise well before October?
Golf retail theft is nothing new, but criminals have taken things to a whole new level. What measures should buyers take before purchasing products that have “too-good-to-be-true” prices online?
The FTC recently implemented guidance that reviewers must fully disclose any incentives they receive in exchange for reviews. Does requiring full disclosure do much to reduce the number of inflated online product reviews?
Tapestry has further cemented itself as a luxury powerhouse through the acquisition of Capri Holdings, parent company of Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors. What advantages and/or synergies will the combined Tapestry and Capri have above and beyond what either company could do alone?
Amazon is significantly pruning its wide range of private brands as it battles both bloated overhead costs and antitrust scrutiny. How should Amazon be rethinking its private brand strategy?
Target is expanding its Drive Up with Starbucks program nationwide, with plans to let curbside pickup customers add Starbucks menu items to their orders at the more than 1,700 store. How will the addition of food and drinks to Target’s Drive Up program make it more attractive for customers?
